Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at Treasure Valley Community College

The warning signs here are hard to ignore: graduates carry nearly double the typical Oregon nursing program debt ($37,000 vs. $23,165 state median) while earning $13,500 less than the state median. That 25th percentile ranking means three-quarters of Oregon nursing programs deliver better earnings outcomes, including nearby community colleges where nurses routinely earn $85,000-90,000 in their first year.

The debt burden is the real concern. While the 0.53 debt-to-earnings ratio looks manageable on paper, you're paying premium prices for below-average results within Oregon. With 44% of students on Pell grants, many families here are taking on this debt with limited financial cushion. Yes, $70,211 beats the national median slightly, but Oregon's nursing market clearly pays more—and most other Oregon programs deliver those higher earnings with far less debt.

The small sample size (under 30 graduates) adds uncertainty, but it doesn't change the fundamental picture: if you're investing in Oregon nursing education, compare carefully. Other community colleges in the state are producing nurses who earn $15,000-20,000 more annually while graduating with typical debt loads around $23,000. That difference compounds over a career. Unless geographic constraints make this your only option, the data suggests looking at those higher-performing Oregon programs first.