Aultman College of Nursing and Health Sciences
Canton, Ohio · Private Nonprofit · 45.9% acceptance rate
ROI Score: 66/100 · Fair Value
Data: 2024-25 College Scorecard release
Aultman College scores 66 (Fair Value) - a Fair Value result for a small, hospital-based nursing and health sciences institution in Canton, Ohio. The institution has a single reported program (Registered Nursing, 41 graduates), producing $71,961 year one and $83,232 year four at a C+-grade debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.514. The 53.3% completion rate is the weak point - fewer than six in ten enrolled students finish their degree. Net price of $24,204 and median debt of $20,000 are workable against RN wages, but the repayment rate sub-score of 33/100 indicates a meaningful share of borrowers are struggling with loans. As a single-purpose health institution, Aultman is evaluated almost entirely on one program's outcomes.
Aultman College of Nursing and Health Sciences
Quick Numbers
| In-state tuition + fees | $20,230/yr |
| Out-of-state tuition + fees | $20,230/yr |
| Average net price | $24,204/yr |
| Total 4-year cost (net) | $96,816 |
| Median earnings (10yr post-entry) | $63,582 |
| Average earnings (6yr post-entry) | $50,700 |
| Median debt at graduation | $20,000 |
| Estimated monthly loan payment | $212 |
| Estimated payback period | 8.3 years |
| 6-year graduation rate | 53.3% |
| Undergraduate enrollment | 280 |
Data as of 2024-2025. Source: College Scorecard API (U.S. Department of Education).
The Full Financial Picture
The first number you'll see is the sticker price: $20,230/year, which covers tuition and fees only. The net price counts books, supplies, and average living costs on top of tuition and fees, then subtracts grants and scholarships. For the average student here it comes to $24,204/year, or roughly $96,816 over four years. That's the number to plan around.
What you actually pay depends a lot on what your family earns. Families making under $30,000/year pay an average of $21,580/year here, while families earning over $110,000 pay $25,133/year.
Among graduates who borrowed, the median federal loan debt from this school is $20,000, which works out to about $212 a month on the standard 10-year repayment plan. Our debt-to-earnings ratio divides that debt by average earnings six years after entry ($50,700) and comes to 0.39, which in our view is comfortably manageable.
Net Price by Family Income
What families actually pay after grants and scholarships, by income bracket.
| Family Income | Avg Net Price/Year |
|---|---|
| $0 - $30,000 | $21,580 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $22,068 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $26,346 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $26,343 |
| $110,001+ | $25,133 |
Cost by Income Bracket Explained
Lower-income families (under $30K)
The 0-$30,000 income bracket pays $21,580 per year. The institution offers limited large-scale financial aid compared to university-based nursing programs.
Middle-income families ($30K-$110K)
The $48,001-$75,000 bracket pays $26,346 and the $75,001-$110,000 bracket pays $26,343 - essentially flat across these two brackets, suggesting a limited aid formula at middle-income levels. At $26,000+ per year, Aultman is not a low-cost option for middle-income families. The 8.3-year payback period is manageable for nursing graduates but assumes degree completion, which the 53.3% rate does not guarantee.
Higher-income families ($110K+)
Families earning $110,000 or more pay $25,133 per year - slightly less than middle-income brackets, which is unusual. At $100,000+ over four years against RN wages, the financial case depends entirely on the student completing the degree and entering nursing practice. For students who complete, the credential has value. For the near-half who don't complete, the financial consequences are serious.
Earnings by Major
Top 1 most popular majors at Aultman College of Nursing and Health Sciences with available earnings data.
| Major | Median Earnings | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | $83,232 | C+ |
Earnings reflect median 4-year post-completion (or 1-year where 4-year unavailable). Grades based on debt-to-earnings ratio.
Program Analysis
Why these programs deliver their earnings outcomes.
Registered Nursing
Registered Nursing (41 graduates) earns $71,961 year one and $83,232 year four with a C+-grade debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.514 and $37,000 median debt. Notably, the median debt of $37,000 is well above the $20,000 institutional median reported separately - likely reflecting that nursing graduates borrow more than some non-completing students. Canton-area RN wages and the Aultman Health system placement pipeline support repayment at these debt levels. The C+ grade reflects debt levels that are higher than ideal relative to first-year earnings.
How Graduates Do
Earnings
Loan Repayment
| Metric | This School | Median of schools we score |
|---|---|---|
| 1-year repayment | 60.4% | 68.8% |
| 3-year repayment | 67.8% | 73.6% |
| 5-year repayment | 71.2% | 67.7% |
| 7-year repayment | 76.1% | 72.8% |
Completion Rate
Trends Over Time
How Aultman College of Nursing and Health Sciences’s cost and outcomes have moved across College Scorecard releases (2009-2024).
Average Net Price
Completion Rate
Median Earnings, 10 Years After Entry (as reported)
Earnings reflect borrowers measured 10 years after entry and publish on an irregular cadence with a multi-year reporting lag, so this series shows only the years the Department of Education reported - the data is never interpolated.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, release years shown. Net price and completion are reported annually.
Admissions Snapshot
| Acceptance rate | 45.9% |
| ACT Composite (25th-75th) | 15-25 |
| Enrollment | 280 |
| Pell Grant recipients | 36.9% |
| Avg faculty salary (monthly) | $7,225 |
Aultman admits 45.9% of applicants with ACT composite 15-25; no SAT data is available. Students applying should be prepared for a focused curriculum with limited elective breadth - this is a professional program, not a traditional college experience.
Compared to Similar Schools
Peer institutions matched by type, size, and selectivity.
Aultman's 66 score is reasonable given its single-program focus on a field with genuine labor market demand.
| School | ROI | Net Price | 10yr Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aultman College of Nursing and Health Sciences (this school) | 66 | $24,204 | $63,582 |
| Yeshiva Toras Chaim | 69 | $5,356 | $62,526 |
| Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science | 67 | $35,558 | $83,438 |
| Soka University of America | 67 | $18,260 | $55,017 |
| Allegheny Wesleyan College | 29 | $5,355 | $37,453 |
| Art Academy of Cincinnati | 9 | $34,253 | $34,368 |
Who Thrives Here
Aultman serves students who specifically want a hospital-based nursing education in the Canton, Ohio area, with direct clinical exposure through the Aultman Health Foundation system. Enrollment of only 280 students means individualized attention and tight clinical supervision. The 36.9% Pell rate suggests Aultman serves a meaningful proportion of lower-income nursing students. Students who want a small, focused, clinically-integrated program over a large university nursing department will find this model distinctive.
The Verdict: A Reasonable Bet - With Caveats
Aultman College of Nursing and Health Sciences is a fair-value bet, but how well it pays off depends a lot on you. At $24,204 a year after aid ($96,816 over four years), with the typical graduate earning $63,582 a decade out, the cost takes about 8.3 years to earn back. For context, the median payback across the schools we score is about 12 years.
What it has going for it: manageable debt relative to earnings. What to keep an eye on: a three-year loan repayment rate of 67.8% (median across the schools we score: 73.6%).
Median debt of $20,000 among graduates who borrowed, against average earnings of $50,700 six years after entry, gives a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.39, under the 1.0 point at which debt would equal a full year of those earnings. Your major matters a lot here: graduates in higher-earning fields will see the better end of this.
Aultman College of Nursing and Health Sciences: Common Questions
Is Aultman College of Nursing and Health Sciences worth it?
In our view, it's a fair-value bet - whether Aultman College of Nursing and Health Sciences is worth it depends a lot on your major and aid package. It scores 66/100 on our ROI scale. At $24,204 a year after aid ($96,816 over four years) against $63,582 in typical earnings a decade out, the cost takes about 8.3 years to earn back. For context, the median payback across the schools we score is about 12 years.
How much does Aultman College of Nursing and Health Sciences cost after financial aid?
The average net price - the cost of attendance (tuition, fees, books, supplies and average living costs) minus grants and scholarships, for full-time, first-time students receiving federal aid - is about $24,204 a year, or roughly $96,816 over four years. Because it counts living costs, it can run above tuition alone. That is the number to plan around. Actual cost varies by family income, per the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard.
What do Aultman College of Nursing and Health Sciences graduates earn?
The typical graduate earns about $63,582 ten years after enrolling, roughly $21,782 a year more than the median high-school graduate ($41,800, per NCES, 2022). That earnings gap is what has to cover the cost of the degree.
How long does it take to pay off Aultman College of Nursing and Health Sciences?
We estimate the payback period - the time it takes for the earnings bump over a high-school graduate to cover what you spent - at about 8.3 years for Aultman College of Nursing and Health Sciences. The median across the schools we track is about 12 years.
How much debt do Aultman College of Nursing and Health Sciences graduates take on?
Among graduates who borrowed, median federal loan debt from this school is about $20,000, against average earnings of $50,700 six years after entry - a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.39. In our view that is reasonable, though your major matters: higher-earning fields will see the better end of it.
What is the graduation rate at Aultman College of Nursing and Health Sciences?
The six-year graduation rate is 53.3%. The national average for four-year schools is 64% (NCES, 2022). Completion is 15% of our ROI score, since a degree you don't finish rarely pays back.
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Data: College Scorecard API (U.S. Department of Education)
Vintage: 2024-2025 · Last updated: 2026-03-25
Earnings reflect median outcomes for all federal financial aid recipients. Individual results vary by major, effort, and career path.