Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at University of Mount Saint Vincent

University of Mount Saint Vincent nursing graduates earn $105,134 their first year—$40,000 more than the national median for nursing programs and $16,000 above New York's already-strong state median. With just $30,500 in debt, graduates clear this in under four months of work, making this one of the strongest financial returns available in New York nursing education. The program ranks in the 95th percentile nationally, putting it among the top nursing programs in the country despite the school's 85% admission rate and modest SAT scores.

The value gets even clearer when you consider New York's competitive nursing market. Among 61 nursing programs in the state, Mount Saint Vincent lands solidly in the 60th percentile—not at the very top occupied by specialized institutions like Helene Fuld, but delivering earnings within 10% of programs at NYU. The $30,500 debt load is just slightly above state and national medians, yet the outsized earnings more than compensate. One concern: earnings plateau completely between year one and year four, suggesting graduates may hit their ceiling quickly. But when you're starting above $105,000, that's hardly a crisis.

For families comparing nursing programs, this represents exceptional value. You're getting near-elite outcomes without the selectivity or debt burden of brand-name universities, and your graduate enters the workforce earning more than most BSN holders nationwide will make at their career peak.