Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants

Undergraduate certificate · Black River Technical College · Pocahontas, AR

CIP 51.39

$30,491Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$57,058Median earnings 4 years after
$52,827Median earnings 5 years after
$10,605Median federal debt
119Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the undergraduate certificate program in Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants at Black River Technical College earn a median of $30,491 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 $10,605, about 35% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants (Undergraduate certificate) at other Arkansas schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Baptist Health College Little Rock
Little Rock
$48,332$9,500
Northwest Technical Institute
Springdale
$47,715—
Arkansas State University-Beebe
Beebe
$44,546$8,000
National Park College
Hot Springs
$42,364$9,460
Arkansas State University-Newport
Newport
$39,979$8,750
North Arkansas College
Harrison
$38,783$6,500
Arkansas State University-Mountain Home
Mountain Home
$37,769$15,437
University of Arkansas Community College Rich Mountain
Mena
$36,179—
Ozarka College
Melbourne
$36,085$9,500
Arkansas Northeastern College
Blytheville
$24,580—
Southeast Arkansas College
Pine Bluff
$18,605$5,767

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants graduates from Black River Technical College make?

The median salary is $30,491 one year after graduation and $52,827 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $10,605.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.