Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at Seminole State College of Florida

Seminole State's nursing graduates hit the ground running with $89,194 in first-year earnings—nearly $15,000 above the national median and roughly $12,500 above Florida's typical nursing program. While this ranks in the 60th percentile statewide (Florida is a competitive nursing market with 72 programs), graduates are earning more than peers from all but three state schools. The debt picture is equally compelling: at $22,134, it's below both state and national medians, creating a debt-to-earnings ratio of just 0.25—meaning graduates could theoretically pay off their loans in three months of earnings.

The small sample size here is worth noting, as fewer than 30 graduates means these numbers could shift with more data. However, the fundamentals look strong for a community college program. Graduates are earning within $500 of the highest-paid Florida program while carrying substantially less debt than most competitors.

For families considering nursing schools in Central Florida, this represents one of the stronger value propositions available. The combination of low debt and high immediate earnings gives graduates financial flexibility that many bachelor's-level nursing programs don't deliver—particularly when compared to private options that cost significantly more.