Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants

Undergraduate certificate · J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College · Huntsville, AL

CIP 51.39

—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$71,211Median earnings 4 years after
$55,022Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
18Graduates per year

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

CollegeEarnings (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.