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

EDP University-Manati's nursing program sits at a complex intersection of Puerto Rico's healthcare economics and nursing education landscape. While graduates earn just $17,039 their first year—placing this program in the bottom 5% nationally—it ranks in the 60th percentile among Puerto Rico's 40 nursing programs, where the median starting salary is $16,742. The $17,450 in debt is nearly double the island's median for nursing programs and falls in the 95th percentile nationally, creating immediate financial pressure despite the manageable absolute amount.

What demands attention is the earnings trajectory: graduates see a 65% salary increase by year four, reaching $28,049. This growth pattern suggests graduates may be starting in lower-paid positions or part-time roles before transitioning to better opportunities. However, even at year four, earnings remain far below Puerto Rico's top nursing programs—Universidad del Sagrado Corazon graduates earn $36,836, while Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Gurabo reaches $28,122.

For families considering this program, the central question is whether slightly above-median Puerto Rico outcomes justify above-median debt loads. The island's nursing market operates on a completely different salary scale than the mainland, and this program's graduates face immediate financial strain while waiting for earnings to catch up. Unless family circumstances make this the only accessible nursing pathway, exploring programs with lower debt burdens or stronger early earning potential would likely serve your child better.