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

EDP University's nursing program earns $28,049 at the four-year mark—68% above the Puerto Rico median and ranking in the 60th percentile statewide. That's solid performance within the island's nursing market, where graduates across all programs face far lower salaries than their mainland counterparts. The 65% jump from year one to year four suggests graduates are successfully transitioning into better-paying positions or more hours after initial employment.

The challenge is the $17,450 in debt, which is nearly double Puerto Rico's median for nursing programs and sits in the 95th percentile nationally. While the debt-to-earnings ratio starts concerning at 1.02, it improves significantly as incomes rise. For context, top Puerto Rico nursing programs like Universidad del Sagrado Corazon reach $36,836, showing there's more earning potential on the island—but this program still outperforms half of its in-state competitors.

For families committed to staying in Puerto Rico, this represents a middle-tier option in a constrained market. The debt load is the real issue here, especially given that 70% of students receive Pell grants. If lower-debt alternatives exist nearby, they'd offer a safer path. But if location or admission access matters, the earnings trajectory at least shows graduates aren't stuck at entry-level wages forever.