Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at Trinity Health System School of Nursing

Trinity Health's nursing program graduates start with solid earnings of $67,928—slightly above both the national and Ohio medians—but then something unusual happens: earnings drop to $63,899 by year four. This backward trajectory is atypical for nursing, where most programs see steady income growth as nurses gain experience and move into better-paying specialties or shift differentials. The moderate sample size suggests this isn't just statistical noise; graduates may be concentrated in lower-growth nursing roles or facilities.

The financial package partially offsets this concern. At $20,689, graduates carry about $5,000 less debt than the typical Ohio nursing program, resulting in a manageable 0.30 debt-to-earnings ratio. Within Ohio's nursing landscape, this program ranks around the 60th percentile for earnings—middle of the pack, but behind programs like Ohio Institute of Allied Health where graduates earn $7,000 more annually. The 100% admission rate and significant Pell Grant population suggest this is an accessible pathway into nursing for students who might not have other options.

For a parent, the question is simple: can you accept slightly lower long-term earnings in exchange for reasonable debt and straightforward admission? If your child needs a sure path into nursing and plans to supplement income through overtime or eventual specialization, Trinity delivers. But if maximizing earning potential is the priority, other Ohio programs show stronger trajectories.