Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at EDP University of Puerto Rico-Humacao

EDP University's nursing program earns significantly more than the Puerto Rico median—placing it in the 60th percentile statewide—but its graduates still face a challenging financial picture. While first-year earnings of $17,039 are barely above the state's $16,742 median, they climb to $28,049 by year four, a 65% increase that suggests strong career progression for those who remain in Puerto Rico's healthcare market. Still, this falls far short of the top programs in the commonwealth: Universidad del Sagrado Corazon graduates earn $36,836, over 30% more than EDP's fourth-year figure.

The real concern is the combination of low absolute earnings and relatively high debt. With $17,450 in loans against $17,039 in first-year income, graduates face a debt-to-earnings ratio just over 1.0—manageable in theory, but tight when your monthly gross is around $1,400. The program carries among the highest debt loads nationally (95th percentile) while producing some of the lowest earnings (5th percentile nationally), a reflection of Puerto Rico's depressed wage environment rather than program quality alone.

For families committed to staying in Puerto Rico, this program performs respectably against local alternatives and offers meaningful earnings growth. However, if mainland nursing careers are an option, graduates there typically earn $75,000—nearly triple what EDP graduates make even after four years of experience. The financial payoff hinges almost entirely on geography.