Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at Hondros College of Nursing

Hondros College serves a predominantly working-class student population (70% on Pell grants) and delivers earnings that beat Ohio's median for nursing programs by about $4,500 annually—placing it in the 60th percentile statewide. That's solid performance for students who might struggle to access more selective programs. Within four years, graduates earn $74,773, which tracks closely with national benchmarks.

The significant concern here is debt. At $42,803, Hondros graduates carry nearly 60% more debt than the typical Ohio nursing graduate ($27,000) and the national median. This places the program in the bottom 5th percentile nationally for debt burden. While the debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.58 remains manageable by nursing standards, it means graduates face roughly $300-400 monthly loan payments instead of the $200 their peers at lower-cost Ohio programs might expect. Over a 10-year repayment period, that's an extra $12,000-24,000 out of pocket.

For families without in-state public options or transfer pathways, Hondros provides access to a stable nursing career with above-median Ohio earnings. But if your child can attend a state school's nursing program—even a regional campus—they'll likely graduate with half the debt for similar outcomes. Run the numbers carefully on total program cost versus alternatives.