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

Molloy University's nursing program delivers exceptional earning potential that places it in the 95th percentile nationally, with graduates earning $105,747 in their first year—significantly above both the national median ($74,888) and New York state median ($89,296). While the program ranks in the 60th percentile within New York's competitive nursing landscape, this still represents strong performance in a state with particularly high nursing salaries.

The financial picture is compelling: graduates carry moderate debt of $31,000 (below both national and state medians) with a debt-to-earnings ratio of just 0.29, meaning debt represents less than four months of first-year salary. This creates an excellent return on investment that few programs can match. However, there's an unusual pattern where earnings slightly decline from year one to year four (-4%), which may reflect different career paths or work settings rather than career stagnation.

For families considering this investment, Molloy's nursing program offers strong value despite being a private institution. The combination of high starting salaries, manageable debt, and robust sample size (100+ graduates) provides confidence in these outcomes. While graduates won't reach the very top tier of New York nursing programs, they'll still earn substantially more than typical nursing graduates nationwide while carrying reasonable debt loads.