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

Reinhardt's nursing graduates start strong, earning $81,266 in their first year—nearly $5,000 above Georgia's median and placing them among the top nursing programs nationally. With debt of just $30,275, graduates face a manageable 0.37 debt-to-earnings ratio, meaning they could theoretically pay off their loans in less than five months of gross earnings. That's a significantly better debt position than most nursing programs nationally.

However, treat these numbers carefully. The sample size here is small—fewer than 30 graduates—which means one particularly high or low earner can skew the median substantially. Within Georgia's competitive nursing landscape (37 programs total), Reinhardt lands solidly in the 60th percentile, meaning there are several state schools and community colleges delivering similar or better outcomes. Schools like East Georgia State College and Georgia Highlands are producing graduates who earn $2,000-$3,000 more with comparable or lower debt loads.

The fundamentals look sound: nursing demand in Georgia remains strong, and Reinhardt's outcomes suggest graduates are securing solid positions. But given the small sample size, there's less certainty here than at larger programs with more established track records. If your child has been admitted to one of Georgia's public nursing programs, compare the total cost of attendance carefully—Reinhardt's outcomes don't justify a significant price premium over state alternatives.