Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants

Associate's degree · San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia · Visalia, CA

CIP 51.39

$51,744Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$76,313Median earnings 4 years after
$59,073Median earnings 5 years after
$20,000Median federal debt
25Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the associate's degree program in Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants at San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia earn a median of $51,744 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 $20,000, about 39% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants (Associate's degree) at other California schools

CollegeEarnings (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
Merced College
Merced
$47,114—

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants graduates from San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia make?

The median salary is $51,744 one year after graduation and $59,073 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $20,000.

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