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

Schreiner University's nursing program launches graduates into strong first-year earnings of $86,950—well above both the Texas median ($76,677) and national average ($74,888). That's the good news. The concerning part is what happens next: earnings drop to $80,357 by year four, an 8% decline that's unusual for nursing programs, which typically see steady career progression.

At 60th percentile among Texas nursing programs, Schreiner performs solidly within the state but trails institutions like Austin Community College and Texas A&M-Central Texas by several thousand dollars. The debt load of $29,706 is manageable at a 0.34 ratio to first-year earnings, though it's slightly higher than the Texas median. For a private university serving a substantial number of Pell grant recipients, these numbers suggest reasonable accessibility.

The earnings decline warrants attention—it could reflect regional market constraints in the Hill Country, specialization paths with lower pay, or simply the volatility of a moderate sample size. If your child is considering Schreiner, it's worth understanding whether graduates are staying in the Kerrville area (where nursing salaries may be lower than urban Texas markets) or if there's another pattern at play. The program gets you to a good starting point, but be prepared for earnings that may plateau or dip rather than climb steadily.