Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants
Undergraduate certificate · Pima Medical Institute-Tucson · Tucson, AZ
How this program compares
Graduates of the undergraduate certificate program in Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants at Pima Medical Institute-Tucson earn a median of $28,834 one year after completing the program. Nationally, undergraduate certificate graduates in this field earn a median of $56,073 four years after graduating (middle half: $37,200–$76,301). Median debt is $8,894, about 31% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants (Undergraduate certificate) at other Arizona schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| GateWay Community College-Central City Phoenix | $60,620 | $4,500 |
| GateWay Community College Phoenix | $60,620 | $4,500 |
| East Valley Institute of Technology Mesa | $53,918 | — |
| Pima Community College Tucson | $47,205 | $9,500 |
| Brookline College-Tucson Tucson | $29,376 | $9,491 |
| Brookline College-Tempe Tempe | $29,376 | $9,491 |
| Brookline College-Phoenix Phoenix | $29,376 | $9,491 |
| Pima Medical Institute-East Valley Mesa | $28,834 | $8,894 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants graduates from Pima Medical Institute-Tucson make?
The median salary is $28,834 one year after graduation and $38,847 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $8,894.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.