Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at Fortis College-Centerville

Fortis College-Centerville delivers solid middle-of-the-pack outcomes for Ohio nursing students, but the program's value proposition is significantly weakened by debt loads nearly double the state median. While first-year earnings of $66,396 exceed Ohio's typical associate nursing graduate by about $2,200—placing this program in the 60th percentile statewide—graduates are saddled with $37,444 in debt compared to the $26,952 state median. That means students are paying premium prices for above-average, but not exceptional, results.

The debt burden becomes more problematic when you consider that earnings barely budge over the first four years, growing just 1% while programs like Hondros and Sinclair deliver similar or better outcomes with significantly less debt. With 71% of students receiving Pell grants, many families here are financing this education through loans that will take years to repay. The debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.56 isn't catastrophic—nursing jobs do provide steady income—but it's notably higher than what you'd face at Ohio's top-performing community college programs.

For families comparing Ohio nursing options, the math is straightforward: you can achieve comparable or better earnings at nearby institutions while borrowing $10,000 less. Unless location constraints make Fortis College-Centerville the only viable option, the combination of elevated debt and stagnant earnings growth suggests this program requires careful financial planning to ensure the investment pays off.