Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at Miami University-Hamilton

Miami University-Hamilton's nursing program graduates earn slightly above Ohio's state median but face an unusual challenge: earnings actually drop 11% between years one and four. While new graduates start at $71,404—putting the program in the 60th percentile among Ohio nursing schools—those same nurses are earning less four years later, a reversal of the typical career trajectory in healthcare.

The debt burden is manageable at $27,000, creating a reasonable 0.38 debt-to-earnings ratio that matches both state and national medians. Within Ohio's competitive nursing market, this program sits solidly in the middle—earning less than Cincinnati-area competitors like Galen ($76,234) and Kettering ($79,505), but more than many regional options. The 30% Pell Grant population suggests the school serves economically diverse students who likely value the regional campus model.

The earnings decline deserves attention. It could reflect graduates moving to lower-cost-of-living areas, shifting to part-time schedules, or transitioning into non-bedside roles. For a student committed to staying in the Cincinnati/Hamilton area and pursuing traditional nursing work, this program offers reasonable entry-level preparation without excessive debt. However, families should understand they're choosing middle-of-the-pack outcomes in a state with notably stronger nursing programs available, and the downward earnings trend suggests graduates may face constraints in career advancement or work flexibility within a few years of graduation.