Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at The University of Findlay

University of Findlay's nursing program falls short of what Ohio families should expect from a bachelor's degree in nursing. Despite charging $31,000 in median debt—above both state and national norms—graduates earn $68,678 their first year, placing them in just the 40th percentile among Ohio nursing programs. That means six out of ten Ohio nursing programs deliver better outcomes. For perspective, top Ohio programs like Chamberlain and Kettering College get their graduates earning $80,000+ right out of the gate, and several public options match or exceed Findlay's outcomes at lower debt loads.

The 0.45 debt-to-earnings ratio isn't catastrophic for nursing, but it's concerning when paired with below-average starting salaries. While many nursing programs successfully balance higher debt with strong earnings, Findlay appears to be extracting private-school tuition without delivering competitive market positioning. The school's 86% admission rate and relatively low Pell enrollment (14%) suggest this isn't a highly selective program justifying premium costs through exceptional training or connections.

The small sample size (under 30 graduates) does warrant caution—one unusually strong or weak cohort could skew these numbers significantly. However, unless there's evidence this data captures an outlier year, families should seriously question whether Findlay's premium over Ohio's public nursing options translates into career advantages. At minimum, compare job placement rates and NCLEX pass rates before committing to above-average debt for below-average results.