Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants
Associate's degree · Butte College · Oroville, CA
How this program compares
Graduates of the associate's degree program in Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants at Butte College earn a median of $65,467 one year after completing the program. Nationally, associate's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $62,755 four years after graduating (middle half: $38,781–$92,271). Median debt is $11,824, about 18% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants (Associate's degree) at other California schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Unitek College Fremont | $72,368 | $12,523 |
| Carrington College-San Jose San Jose | $65,035 | $18,941 |
| Carrington College-Sacramento Sacramento | $65,035 | $18,941 |
| Pacific College Costa Mesa | $59,213 | — |
| Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts San Jose | $56,700 | $17,779 |
| San Joaquin Valley College-Santa Maria Santa Maria | $51,744 | $20,000 |
| San Joaquin Valley College-Rancho Mirage Rancho Mirage | $51,744 | $20,000 |
| San Joaquin Valley College-Bakersfield Bakersfield | $51,744 | $20,000 |
| San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia Visalia | $51,744 | $20,000 |
| Merced College Merced | $47,114 | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants graduates from Butte College make?
The median salary is $65,467 one year after graduation.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $11,824.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.