Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at Good Samaritan College of Nursing and Health Science

Good Samaritan's nursing program lands in the middle of Ohio's competitive nursing landscape—ranking at the 60th percentile statewide while coming in slightly below the national median. What's notable here is the debt picture: graduates carry $26,437, about $500 less than typical nursing students, which translates to a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.36. That's manageable by any measure, meaning monthly payments should stay well within the recommended 10% of gross income.

The real question is whether the $3,000 earnings gap compared to Ohio's median matters over a nursing career. The program serves a largely middle-income student body (43% on Pell grants) through a highly selective admissions process (17% acceptance rate), suggesting a focus on preparing students who might need more financial support. The modest debt burden could matter more to these graduates than squeezing out a few extra thousand in starting salary, especially since nursing salaries typically grow with experience and additional certifications.

One caveat: the small graduating class (under 30 students) means these numbers could swing significantly year to year. But for an anxious parent weighing options in the Cincinnati area, this program delivers solid job-ready preparation without the debt loads that plague some nursing programs. Your child will start working immediately at a respectable salary with debt that won't dictate their early career choices.