Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at Mount Carmel College of Nursing

Mount Carmel College of Nursing presents an unusual earnings pattern that warrants careful consideration. While new graduates earn $69,969—slightly below both national and Ohio medians—their earnings actually decline to $62,106 by year four, representing an 11% drop. This reverse trajectory is uncommon in nursing, where salaries typically grow with experience and additional certifications.

The program's debt load of $27,000 matches both national and state medians, creating a reasonable debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.39. However, Mount Carmel ranks in just the 24th percentile nationally and 40th percentile among Ohio nursing programs, placing it well behind state leaders like Chamberlain University ($83,188) and Kettering College ($79,505). Among Ohio's 66 nursing programs, this performance puts graduates at a notable disadvantage in the job market.

The declining earnings pattern suggests graduates may face limited career advancement opportunities or regional salary constraints that affect long-term earning potential. For families investing in nursing education, stronger alternatives exist within Ohio that offer both higher starting salaries and better growth trajectories. The robust sample size makes these concerning trends reliable rather than statistical noise.