Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants at Morgan Community College

Morgan Community College's nursing program shows exceptional first-year outcomes—graduates earn $64,066, ranking in the 95th percentile both nationally and among Colorado's 22 nursing programs. That's 60% above the state median and substantially higher than most competitors. The $11,750 in typical debt is manageable, creating a debt-to-earnings ratio of just 0.18, meaning graduates could theoretically pay off loans in about two months of gross earnings.

The significant concern here is the dramatic earnings drop to $35,802 by year four—a 44% decline that's unusual for nursing programs. This could reflect graduates moving from high-paying hospital positions to lower-paying roles, part-time work, or career changes. It might also be a data artifact given the small sample size (under 30 graduates). Still, even at the four-year mark, the debt remains very manageable relative to earnings.

For parents, the low debt load makes this a relatively safe bet despite the earnings uncertainty. Your child could start with strong earning potential and limited financial burden. However, the small sample size means these numbers may not be representative of typical outcomes, so try to connect with recent graduates to understand their career trajectories. If your child can replicate that first-year earning power even temporarily, the modest investment pays off quickly.