Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at University of Miami

University of Miami's nursing graduates start strong at $75,000 but see their earnings dip slightly over four years—an unusual pattern when most nursing careers show steady growth. More concerning is the state comparison: this program ranks in just the 40th percentile among Florida's 72 nursing schools, meaning graduates earn less than the typical Florida nursing grad despite paying premium private university tuition. For perspective, community colleges like Miami Dade and Valencia produce nursing graduates earning $15,000-$20,000 more annually.

The debt picture offers some relief. At $23,750, graduates carry roughly the state median and significantly less than the national average of $27,000. That translates to a manageable debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.32, meaning loans equal about four months of first-year salary. The robust sample size (100+ graduates) confirms these patterns are real, not statistical noise.

Here's the practical reality: your child would be paying for University of Miami's prestige and selective admissions (19% acceptance rate) but earning below-average Florida nursing salaries. Unless Miami's campus experience and alumni network matter enough to offset $90,000+ in total costs versus community college options, Florida's public colleges deliver better returns for nursing careers. The RN license is the same regardless of where you earn it.