Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at Touro University Nevada

Touro University Nevada nursing graduates walk into impressive starting salaries—exceeding $100,000 in their first year, which crushes both the national median ($75,000) and Nevada's typical nursing starting salary ($85,000). Combine that with just $16,000 in debt, and you're looking at a debt burden that's paid off in under two months of work. That debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.16 ranks among the best in the country for nursing programs.

The puzzling catch: earnings drop sharply to $76,000 by year four. This isn't the typical nursing career trajectory, where salaries generally climb steadily. It's worth understanding why—are early graduates landing specialized positions that come with premium pay but limited advancement? Are some shifting to lower-paying nursing roles after gaining experience? This pattern is unusual enough to warrant a conversation with the school about career paths their graduates follow.

Despite the earnings dip, the math still works. Even at that four-year mark, graduates carry minimal debt and earn competitively. At 60th percentile among Nevada nursing programs, they're in the middle of the pack statewide—not at the top like UNR or UNLV, but well above struggling programs. For families prioritizing low debt and strong initial employment, this remains a solid choice, though you'll want clarity on where those early career trajectories typically lead.