Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at Maysville Community and Technical College

Maysville Community and Technical College's nursing program graduates earn $64,217 in their first year—roughly $4,000 below the state median and trailing stronger Kentucky programs by $10,000 or more. More concerning is the earnings trajectory: four years out, the typical graduate sees income drop to $60,434, a 6% decline that runs counter to the career progression most nursing graduates experience. While the $24,000 debt load stays manageable with a first-year debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.37, that advantage narrows as earnings slip.

Within Kentucky's competitive nursing education landscape, this program ranks at the 40th percentile—solidly middle-of-the-pack but nowhere near top performers like University of Pikeville or Morehead State, whose graduates earn $70,000-$77,000. The earnings decline suggests graduates may face limitations in advancement opportunities or work settings compared to peers from other programs. For a two-year degree, the initial payoff covers the debt reasonably well, but parents should understand their child may plateau earlier than nursing graduates typically do.

If cost is the primary concern and your child plans to work locally, this program gets them licensed without crushing debt. However, if career growth matters—and in nursing, it usually does—comparing this program's outcomes to nearby alternatives is essential before committing.