Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at Pasco-Hernando State College

Pasco-Hernando State College's nursing program punches well above its weight as a community college option. With graduates earning $89,145 just one year out—nearly $15,000 above the national median and $12,600 above Florida's typical nursing program—this program sits in the 93rd percentile nationally. While it ranks at the 60th percentile within Florida (a state with notably strong nursing programs), it's essentially tied with programs at much larger institutions like Seminole State and not far behind Miami Dade College.

The financial equation is straightforward: graduates carry $22,097 in debt against those strong first-year earnings, creating a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.25. That's manageable by any standard—graduates could theoretically pay off their loans in less than three months of gross earnings. The debt sits slightly above Florida's median for nursing programs but remains well below the national average of $27,000.

For families concerned about nursing school costs, this represents a clear path to a high-earning career without crushing debt. The combination of community college tuition, solid graduate outcomes, and access to Florida's robust healthcare job market makes this program particularly attractive for cost-conscious families. You're getting top-tier national results at a fraction of what private nursing schools charge.