Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants
Associate's degree · College of the Desert · Palm Desert, CA
—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$40,391Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
6Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the associate's degree program in Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants at College of the Desert earn a median of $40,391. Nationally, associate's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $62,755 four years after graduating (middle half: $38,781–$92,271).
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 |
| Butte College Oroville | $65,467 | $11,824 |
| 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 College of the Desert make?
The median salary is $40,391.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.