The Christ College of Nursing and Health Sciences
Cincinnati, Ohio · Private Nonprofit · 58.9% acceptance rate
ROI Score: 70/100 · Fair Value
Data: 2024-25 College Scorecard release
The Christ College of Nursing and Health Sciences scores 70 (Fair Value). The composite is driven by two high marks: earnings premium of 0.453 (87 sub-score) and a 6.4-year payback period (87 sub-score). Six-year average earnings are not reported in current Scorecard data, but ten-year median earnings are $68,303. Tuition is $16,836 with average net price of $18,378 and total four-year cost around $73,512. Median debt of $24,250 produces a $257/month payment. The 55.7% completion rate is the principal weakness - this is a clinical-cohort institution where students wash out for academic and clinical-performance reasons. The institutional debt-to-earnings ratio is imputed (50 sub-score) due to data limitations, but the underlying nursing program data shows a 0.46 ratio - solid. This is a school whose ROI exists almost entirely because it does one thing - RN preparation - and does it well.
The Christ College of Nursing and Health Sciences
Quick Numbers
| In-state tuition + fees | $16,836/yr |
| Out-of-state tuition + fees | $16,836/yr |
| Average net price | $18,378/yr |
| Total 4-year cost (net) | $73,512 |
| Median earnings (10yr post-entry) | $68,303 |
| Average earnings (6yr post-entry) | N/A |
| Median debt at graduation | $24,250 |
| Estimated monthly loan payment | $257 |
| Estimated payback period | 6.4 years |
| 6-year graduation rate | 55.7% |
| Undergraduate enrollment | 713 |
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: $16,836/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 $18,378/year, or roughly $73,512 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 $17,255/year here, while families earning over $110,000 pay $22,283/year.
Among graduates who borrowed, the median federal loan debt from this school is $24,250, which works out to about $257 a month on the standard 10-year repayment plan. We do not have the six-year earnings figure needed to work out a debt-to-earnings ratio for this school.
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 | $17,255 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $15,801 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $12,650 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $21,245 |
| $110,001+ | $22,283 |
Cost by Income Bracket Explained
Lower-income families (under $30K)
Families at $0-$30,000 pay $17,255 net and $30,001-$48,000 pay $15,801. The bracket structure is unusual: the $48,001-$75,000 tier pays the lowest amount at $12,650 - clearly inverted. This pattern likely reflects merit/scholarship awards that target middle-income academically strong applicants. Pell-eligible students should run the price calculator carefully; the published averages may not match individual outcomes.
Middle-income families ($30K-$110K)
$48,001-$75,000 households pay just $12,650 (the lowest of any bracket - inverted vs. lower brackets), and $75,001-$110,000 pay $21,245. Total four-year cost ranges $51K-$85K. The middle-income sweet spot here is genuinely attractive for nursing-bound students and the 6.4-year payback math holds up well at this price point.
Higher-income families ($110K+)
Families above $110,000 pay $22,283 (~$89K over four years). High-income families typically choose Christ for the smaller cohort, the hospital affiliation, and the faith-rooted environment rather than dollar-value.
Earnings by Major
Top 1 most popular majors at The Christ College of Nursing and Health Sciences with available earnings data.
| Major | Median Earnings | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | $74,797 | 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
Nursing is the school: 206 graduates is the entire reported program data. First-year earnings of $68,214 grow to $74,797 by year four against $31,404 median debt (0.46 debt-to-earnings, C+ grade). The Christ Hospital affiliation gives graduates a structurally privileged path into one of Cincinnati's largest health systems, and regional placement throughout the Tri-State market is strong. The C+ grade reflects the relatively heavy debt load (above the school's 24K median, suggesting BSN cohorts borrow more), but the 6.4-year payback mitigates that. For determined nursing students, this is a solid value play.
How Graduates Do
Earnings
Loan Repayment
| Metric | This School | Median of schools we score |
|---|---|---|
| 1-year repayment | 67.4% | 68.8% |
| 3-year repayment | 70.1% | 73.6% |
| 5-year repayment | 77.9% | 67.7% |
| 7-year repayment | N/A | 72.8% |
Completion Rate
Trends Over Time
How The Christ 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 | 58.9% |
| ACT Composite (25th-75th) | 15-25 |
| Enrollment | 713 |
| Pell Grant recipients | 34.9% |
| Avg faculty salary (monthly) | $7,243 |
The Christ College admits 58.9% of applicants. SAT mid-ranges are not reported, but ACT composite mid-range is 15-25 - a wide spread suggesting variable preparation in admitted cohorts. The school requires nursing-program-specific prerequisites, and the 55.7% completion rate reflects the rigor of clinical pathways: nursing programs nationwide commonly have 50-60% completion because of clinical-skills attrition. Prepared students with science prerequisites in hand finish at much higher rates.
Compared to Similar Schools
Peer institutions matched by type, size, and selectivity.
| School | ROI | Net Price | 10yr Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Christ College of Nursing and Health Sciences (this school) | 70 | $18,378 | $68,303 |
| Wabash College | 72 | $24,336 | $69,952 |
| Menlo College | 71 | $31,100 | $76,419 |
| Westminster University | 70 | $27,094 | $66,215 |
| Allegheny Wesleyan College | 29 | $5,355 | $37,453 |
| Art Academy of Cincinnati | 9 | $34,253 | $34,368 |
Who Thrives Here
Pell rate of 34.9% reflects a meaningfully working-class student body. Enrollment of 713 keeps the program tightly cohort-based. This is the right school for someone certain about nursing who wants intensive clinical preparation in a faith-influenced environment - and the wrong school for anyone exploring options.
The Verdict: A Reasonable Bet - With Caveats
The Christ College of Nursing and Health Sciences is a fair-value bet, but how well it pays off depends a lot on you. At $18,378 a year after aid ($73,512 over four years), with the typical graduate earning $68,303 a decade out, the cost takes about 6.4 years to earn back. For context, the median payback across the schools we score is about 12 years.
What it has going for it: a strong earnings premium over high school graduates. What to keep an eye on: a three-year loan repayment rate of 70.1% (median across the schools we score: 73.6%).
The Christ College of Nursing and Health Sciences: Common Questions
Is The Christ College of Nursing and Health Sciences worth it?
In our view, it's a fair-value bet - whether The Christ College of Nursing and Health Sciences is worth it depends a lot on your major and aid package. It scores 70/100 on our ROI scale. At $18,378 a year after aid ($73,512 over four years) against $68,303 in typical earnings a decade out, the cost takes about 6.4 years to earn back. For context, the median payback across the schools we score is about 12 years.
How much does The Christ 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 $18,378 a year, or roughly $73,512 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 The Christ College of Nursing and Health Sciences graduates earn?
The typical graduate earns about $68,303 ten years after enrolling, roughly $26,503 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 The Christ 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 6.4 years for The Christ College of Nursing and Health Sciences. The median across the schools we track is about 12 years.
What is the graduation rate at The Christ College of Nursing and Health Sciences?
The six-year graduation rate is 55.7%. 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.