Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants
Undergraduate certificate · South Arkansas College · El Dorado, AR
How this program compares
Graduates of the undergraduate certificate program in Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants at South Arkansas College earn a median of $49,554. 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 $7,989, about 16% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants (Undergraduate certificate) at other Arkansas schools
| College | Earnings (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 |
| Black River Technical College Pocahontas | $30,491 | $10,605 |
| 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 South Arkansas College make?
The median salary is $49,554 and $47,657 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $7,989.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.