Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at Professional Skills Institute

Similar nursing programs across Ohio suggest first-year earnings around $64,000—solid income for an associate degree, but the estimated $38,000 in debt here raises concerns. That's nearly $12,000 above what the typical Ohio nursing program produces and almost double the national median of $21,000 for this credential. With 73% of students receiving Pell grants, Professional Skills Institute serves a predominantly lower-income population that's particularly vulnerable to high debt loads.

The debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.60 looks manageable on paper, but context matters. Comparable associate nursing programs at Ohio community colleges appear to deliver similar career outcomes with substantially less borrowing—peer programs typically produce median debt closer to $27,000. The gap between this estimated debt load and state norms suggests parents should investigate why costs might be higher here, particularly since nursing salaries are relatively standardized across employers regardless of where you earned your RN license.

Given the uncertainty around these estimates and the stark difference from typical Ohio nursing program debt, request specific graduate outcomes data directly from Professional Skills Institute before committing. If they can't provide clearer numbers on actual graduate debt and employment rates, that's valuable information itself. Community college nursing programs with reported data in Ohio offer a lower-risk benchmark for comparison.