Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at Ross College-Canton

Ross College-Canton graduates enter the nursing field carrying almost twice the typical debt burden for associate-degree RN programs in Ohio ($39,162 versus the state median of $26,952). While the starting salary of $61,959 sits below both state and national benchmarks, the real concern is what happens over time: earnings remain essentially flat four years out, even as graduates continue servicing that substantial debt load.

Within Ohio's competitive nursing landscape, this program ranks at the 40th percentile—squarely middle-of-the-pack earnings despite above-average costs. Compare this to nearby alternatives like Sinclair Community College, where graduates earn $69,403 with presumably lower community college debt, or even Herzing University-Akron at $73,342. The 0.63 debt-to-earnings ratio isn't catastrophic for a nursing degree, but it's notably higher than what most Ohio nursing programs deliver.

For families already stretched thin—82% of students here receive Pell grants—that extra $12,000-$15,000 in debt compared to state norms translates to real monthly payments that won't be offset by higher earnings. Your child will likely find work as an RN, but they'll be starting their career with a heavier financial anchor than necessary when stronger value propositions exist within the state.