Head-to-head comparison
Thomas Jefferson University vs UPMC Jameson School of Nursing: which has better ROI?
Option A Philadelphia, PA
Thomas Jefferson University
- Net price / year
- $28,928
- Earnings, 10 years
- $77,449
- Payback
- 4 yrs
Option B New Castle, PA
UPMC Jameson School of Nursing
- Net price / year
- $22,889
- Earnings, 10 years
- $70,472
- Payback
- 4.1 yrs
Thomas Jefferson University has the better ROI: it clears its 4-year net cost of $115,712 in 4 years versus 4.1 years at UPMC Jameson School of Nursing, on median earnings of $77,449 vs $70,472 ten years out. (Scorecard, 2026 · our math.)
| Measure | Thomas Jefferson University | UPMC Jameson School of Nursing |
|---|---|---|
| Net price / yr | $28,928 | $22,889 |
| Total net cost | $115,712 | $91,556 |
| Median earnings, 10 yrs | $77,449 | $70,472 |
| Median debt | $14,744 | $12,000 |
| Payback | 4 yrs | 4.1 yrs |
| 20-year net return | $466,068 | $350,684 |
College Scorecard (2026), institution-level · payback and returns are our math. Figures blend all majors.
The short answer
Which is cheaper, Thomas Jefferson University or UPMC Jameson School of Nursing?
UPMC Jameson School of Nursing, at $22,889 a year after aid versus $28,928 — a gap of $6,039 a year, or $24,156 across the full degree. These are net prices after grants and scholarships, not sticker prices, so they reflect what an aided student pays.
The short answer
Do Thomas Jefferson University or UPMC Jameson School of Nursing graduates earn more?
Thomas Jefferson University graduates report a median $77,449 ten years after entry, $6,977 more than the $70,472 at UPMC Jameson School of Nursing. Both are institution-wide medians from federal tax records, so a high-paying major at the lower school can beat the average at the higher one.
The short answer
Which leaves students with less debt, Thomas Jefferson University or UPMC Jameson School of Nursing?
UPMC Jameson School of Nursing: its completers carry a median $12,000 in federal loans versus $14,744 at Thomas Jefferson University, a difference of $2,744. The figure counts students who finished; it excludes private loans and anyone who left before graduating.
The short answer
Which graduates more of its students?
69% of students finish at Thomas Jefferson University, against 60% at UPMC Jameson School of Nursing. Completion matters to the ROI arithmetic because a degree that is never finished still carries its cost and its debt, but earns none of the graduate premium above the $48,360 high-school baseline.