Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants
Undergraduate certificate · Shelton State Community College · Tuscaloosa, AL
—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
| 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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$23,550
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.