Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at Hallmark University

Hallmark's nursing program produces first-year earnings of $82,426—well above both the national median ($74,888) and the Texas average ($76,677) for bachelor's-level nursing programs. That's a strong starting salary for recent graduates, placing them in the 78th percentile nationally. With estimated debt around $27,000 based on comparable Texas programs, the debt-to-earnings ratio sits at a manageable 0.33, meaning graduates would owe roughly a third of their first-year income.

The challenge is understanding what drives these outcomes without actual debt figures from Hallmark itself. The school serves a high percentage of Pell-eligible students (50%) and admits nearly everyone who applies, suggesting a mission-driven approach rather than selective admissions. While earnings trail the top Texas programs—West Coast University and University of Houston-Clear Lake both exceed $93,000—Hallmark's graduates still earn more than the typical Texas nursing graduate and substantially more than those from many established programs.

For parents, the key question is whether these estimated debt levels reflect Hallmark's reality. If the $27,000 figure holds true, this represents solid value: a credential that leads to good earnings with debt that's manageable on a nurse's salary. But confirm actual borrowing costs and loan completion rates directly with the school before committing—estimates from peer programs can only tell you so much about what your student will actually face.