Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants

Undergraduate certificate · Shelton State Community College · Tuscaloosa, AL

CIP 51.39

—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$40,603Median earnings 3 years after
$52,034Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
85Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the undergraduate certificate program in Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants at Shelton State Community College earn a median of $40,603. 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 Shelton State Community College make?

The median salary is $40,603 and $52,034 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.