Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at Ohio Medical Career College

Ohio Medical Career College's nursing program punches above its weight, landing graduates at $71,666 their first year—well above both the national median ($66,398) and Ohio's typical outcomes ($66,676). While it ranks 60th percentile among Ohio's nursing programs, it's notably outperforming most in-state options and sits at the 75th percentile nationally. The debt load of $26,331 is reasonable and slightly below the national median, creating a 0.37 debt-to-earnings ratio that should allow graduates to pay down loans quickly on a nursing salary.

The institution serves a predominantly working-class student body (59% receive Pell grants), making these outcomes particularly meaningful—graduates are entering a stable, well-paying profession without crushing debt. Only a handful of Ohio programs deliver better first-year earnings, and those advantages are modest. The moderate sample size suggests consistent placement rather than a statistical fluke.

For parents weighing this program, the fundamentals are solid: their child would graduate with manageable debt and earnings that immediately support financial independence. The program delivers what nursing education should—direct entry into a profession with strong earning power and reasonable cost of entry.