Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants
Undergraduate certificate · Technical College of the Rockies · Delta, CO
How this program compares
Graduates of the undergraduate certificate program in Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants at Technical College of the Rockies earn a median of $42,451 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 $9,500, about 22% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants (Undergraduate certificate) at other Colorado schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Otero College La Junta | $74,405 | — |
| Morgan Community College Fort Morgan | $64,066 | $6,500 |
| Concorde Career College-Aurora Aurora | $57,339 | $13,000 |
| Pima Medical Institute-Aurora Aurora | $54,021 | $11,592 |
| Pickens Technical College Aurora | $53,360 | — |
| Emily Griffith Technical College Denver | $37,744 | — |
| Arapahoe Community College Littleton | $36,234 | $8,750 |
| Front Range Community College Westminster | $29,021 | $9,500 |
| Pima Medical Institute-Denver Denver | $28,834 | $8,894 |
| Pueblo Community College Pueblo | $25,507 | $6,750 |
| Community College of Denver Denver | $23,614 | $9,500 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants graduates from Technical College of the Rockies make?
The median salary is $42,451 one year after graduation and $58,940 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $9,500.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.