It's not like people are forced to take student loans.

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152. the school already knew the starting wage

they weren't advertising it then, and I doubt they're advertising it now.

However, I did advise the program director. She asked me who gave me the figures. I expect that she had a talk with them. I wouldn't be surprised if she gives incoming students straight advice on what the local salary ranges are, as well as local job opportunities. She had 8 students in clinicals at her hospital, with only 2 openings.

She was new to the university and walked into a mess, with students promised the moon and the local job market -- even in healthcare -- cratering. She needs enough students to keep herself employed, but the fact is there are more students graduating each year than there are local jobs. Last year I was the only new-grad applicant at my hospital. This year, they chose between two and I believe the person they just made an offer to is to replace me because I really cannot do night shift.