Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at Mount Mary University

Based on comparable nursing programs across Wisconsin, Mount Mary's BSN appears positioned right at the state median—suggesting first-year earnings around $72,000 against an estimated $28,900 in debt. That 0.40 debt-to-earnings ratio falls comfortably in the manageable range, and nursing programs in Wisconsin cluster tightly enough that even the top-performing schools only show about $3,000 more in first-year earnings than the state median.

The real question is execution risk. With nearly 60% of students receiving Pell grants, Mount Mary serves a population that needs solid support structures to complete the program and pass NCLEX. While Wisconsin nursing programs generally produce similar outcomes regardless of institutional selectivity—the state median essentially matches the national figure—families should verify Mount Mary's recent NCLEX pass rates and clinical placement arrangements. A nursing degree only delivers value if students actually become licensed nurses.

For parents, the numbers suggest reasonable value if your daughter completes the degree and enters the workforce. Nursing remains one of the more reliable career paths, with established salary floors and strong demand. But given that these figures are estimates based on peer programs rather than Mount Mary's actual graduate outcomes, confirm that the school's specific track record—licensure rates, time to degree completion, and job placement support—justifies choosing it over programs with documented results in the $75,000 range.