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

Neumann's nursing graduates start strong at $82,238—well above both national and Pennsylvania medians—but face an unusual earnings dip to $78,899 by year four. While that 4% decline is atypical in nursing (most programs see steady growth), these graduates still earn competitively, landing in the 78th percentile nationally and 60th percentile within Pennsylvania's competitive nursing landscape. The $32,109 debt load translates to a manageable 0.39 debt-to-earnings ratio, meaning graduates owe less than five months' salary.

The key consideration here is whether the premium debt—$4,000 above Pennsylvania's median and $5,000 above the national benchmark—justifies the outcomes. Neumann's first-year earnings beat the state median by nearly $4,000, but programs like Immaculata and Villanova deliver $5,000-8,000 more annually. With 42% of students on Pell grants, Neumann clearly serves a population that may have fewer college options, and the program does successfully launch graduates into solid nursing careers.

The backwards earnings trajectory deserves attention, though small fluctuations are normal in healthcare. If your child plans to work in Pennsylvania, they'll earn respectably but not at the top tier—and they'll carry slightly more debt than peers at other state programs to get there. The program works, but compare net costs carefully against Pennsylvania's 52 nursing options.