A Comparison of Educational Investments and Returns in Basic Nursing Education Programs: Estimating Private and Social Internal Rates of Return

Key Points

• The research aims to compare the private and social internal rates of return on educational investments in nursing programs at various institutions.
• Examined basic nursing education programs across universities, junior colleges, and technical colleges.
• Utilized financial analysis to assess private and social returns on educational investments.
• Identified trends in returns for nursing education investments across different educational institutions.
• Outlined differences in private vs. social returns, highlighting institutional impact on outcomes.