Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at Franklin Pierce University

Franklin Pierce's nursing program sits in an unusual position: while its graduates earn slightly above the national median for nursing programs, they trail most nursing schools in New Hampshire. Starting at $76,016, graduates earn less than counterparts at Southern New Hampshire ($85,600), Saint Anselm ($79,609), and several other state options. That 40th percentile ranking among New Hampshire nursing programs matters especially for in-state students who could access these alternatives at similar tuition costs.

The financial structure itself looks reasonable—$28,870 in debt against first-year earnings of $76,000 creates a manageable 0.38 ratio, and the 20% earnings bump to $91,236 by year four shows solid career progression. This puts graduates on stable footing compared to many healthcare programs that carry heavier debt loads.

However, the small sample size here (under 30 graduates) means these numbers could shift significantly year to year. For a family comparing nursing programs across New Hampshire, Franklin Pierce's outcomes suggest it's a functional path to an RN career, but likely not the strongest value proposition in the state unless location or specific program features make it uniquely appealing. If your child has admission offers from multiple New Hampshire nursing schools, the earnings gap—potentially $10,000+ annually—deserves serious weight in the decision.