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

LeTourneau's nursing program graduates start at $77,117—beating both the Texas median ($76,677) and national median ($74,888), though this advantage comes from a small graduating class that limits how much we can trust these figures. The 60th percentile ranking in Texas means graduates earn more than about half of nursing programs statewide, but they're still earning roughly $11,000 less than top-performing programs like West Coast University-Texas or University of Houston-Clear Lake.

The $27,000 in median debt creates a manageable 0.35 debt-to-earnings ratio, meaning graduates would need about four months of gross income to cover their loans—a healthy starting position for a nursing career. This matches the national median debt exactly, though it's slightly above Texas's typical $25,697. Given that LeTourneau is a selective private institution (41% admission rate, 1262 average SAT), this debt level seems reasonable compared to what students might accumulate elsewhere.

The small sample size is the real wildcard here. With fewer than 30 graduates in this cohort, a few high or low earners could significantly skew these numbers. For an anxious parent, that means these figures offer a directional sense rather than a guarantee. If your child values LeTourneau's faith-based environment and smaller program, the financial picture looks solid enough—just know you're working with limited data points.