Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at Ohio University-Zanesville Campus

This nursing program delivers solid financial value with graduates earning $75,809 in their first year—notably above both the national median ($74,888) and well above the Ohio state median ($70,327). Among Ohio's 66 nursing programs, this ranks in the 60th percentile, meaning it outperforms about 60% of in-state options while keeping debt reasonable at $29,454.

The debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.39 is quite manageable, meaning graduates can expect to earn their total debt back in less than five months of work. However, there's an unusual pattern here: earnings actually decline slightly to $72,703 by year four, suggesting graduates may start in higher-paying acute care roles before potentially moving to different nursing specialties or work arrangements.

While this program doesn't crack the top tier of Ohio nursing schools (which earn $79,000-$83,000+), it offers a strong middle-ground option with lower debt than many competitors. For families seeking solid nursing preparation without excessive borrowing, this represents good value—especially for Ohio residents who can capitalize on in-state advantages while accessing a program that consistently outperforms the state median.