Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at Holy Name Medical Center-Sister Claire Tynan School of Nursing

Holy Name Medical Center's nursing program launches graduates into solid earning potential, with first-year nurses making $78,831—well above the national median of $66,398 for similar programs. While this places the program in the 93rd percentile nationally, New Jersey's nursing market is particularly strong, so the 60th percentile ranking within the state suggests this is respectable but not exceptional performance for the region. The debt load of $28,794 translates to a manageable 0.37 debt-to-earnings ratio, meaning graduates owe roughly 4.5 months of their first year's salary.

What's particularly encouraging is the earnings trajectory: graduates see a 10% income boost by year four, reaching $87,029. Combined with below-average debt (12th percentile nationally), this creates a financial foundation that many nursing programs can't match. The 25% admission rate indicates selective entry, which typically correlates with strong clinical training and job placement support.

The major caveat is sample size—fewer than 30 graduates in this cohort means these numbers could shift significantly year to year. For parents of admitted students, though, the fundamentals look sound: your child would enter a high-demand profession with manageable debt and earnings that comfortably exceed what most nursing diploma programs deliver nationally. Just recognize that in New Jersey's competitive healthcare market, this program positions graduates solidly in the middle of the pack rather than at the top.