Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants at ETI Technical College of Niles

ETI Technical College's nursing assistant program carries the second-highest debt burden in Ohio—$25,450 versus a state median of just $16,364—while delivering earnings that barely exceed the state average. At the 60th percentile statewide, graduates earn about $43,400 initially, which sounds reasonable until you realize Ohio offers significantly stronger options. Cincinnati State grads earn $53,900 within a year, while several Fortis College locations produce $50,000 earners, all presumably with more manageable debt loads.

The debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.59 means your child would owe more than half their first year's salary, and the slight earnings decline by year four suggests this field doesn't reward experience with raises. With 73% of students needing Pell grants, this program serves a vulnerable population that can least afford to overpay for credentials. While the moderate sample size (30-100 graduates) provides decent reliability, the numbers tell a consistent story.

For practical nursing training in Ohio, you can find programs that cost $10,000 less and lead to $6,000-10,000 higher earnings. Unless ETI offers unique scheduling flexibility or location advantages that matter specifically to your family, the math here doesn't work—especially when community colleges across Ohio deliver better financial outcomes for this same credential.