Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants
Undergraduate certificate · J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College · Huntsville, AL
How this program compares
Graduates of the undergraduate certificate program in Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants at J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College earn a median of $43,382. Nationally, undergraduate certificate graduates in this field earn a median of $56,073 four years after graduating (middle half: $37,200–$76,301).
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants (Undergraduate certificate) at other Alabama schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Chattahoochee Valley Community College Phenix City | $63,335 | — |
| Northeast Alabama Community College Rainsville | $53,855 | — |
| Fortis College-Dothan Dothan | $50,451 | $15,161 |
| Herzing University-Birmingham Birmingham | $47,310 | $14,375 |
| Reid State Technical College Evergreen | $44,026 | — |
| George C Wallace State Community College-Selma Selma | $41,533 | — |
| George C Wallace Community College-Dothan Dothan | $40,106 | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants graduates from J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College make?
The median salary is $43,382 and $55,022 after five years.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.