Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants
Undergraduate certificate · Palm Beach State College · Lake Worth, FL
How this program compares
Graduates of the undergraduate certificate program in Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants at Palm Beach State College earn a median of $44,422 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 $6,014, about 14% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants (Undergraduate certificate) at other Florida schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Florida State College at Jacksonville Jacksonville | $57,579 | $7,491 |
| Gwinnett Institute Orlando | $54,072 | — |
| Meridian College Sarasota | $54,072 | — |
| Fortis College-Cutler Bay Cutler Bay | $47,880 | $17,667 |
| Herzing University-Tampa Tampa | $47,310 | $14,375 |
| Herzing University-Orlando Winter Park | $47,310 | $14,375 |
| Pinellas Technical College-St. Petersburg Saint Petersburg | $47,306 | — |
| Manatee Technical College Bradenton | $47,102 | — |
| Galen Health Institutes-Gainesville Gainesville | $46,830 | $15,800 |
| Galen College of Nursing-Tampa Bay Saint Petersburg | $46,830 | $15,800 |
| Concorde Career Institute-Orlando Orlando | $46,513 | $20,000 |
| Concorde Career Institute-Jacksonville Jacksonville | $46,513 | $20,000 |
| Atlantic Technical College Coconut Creek | $46,267 | — |
| Fortis Institute-Port Saint Lucie Port Saint Lucie | $45,996 | $17,667 |
| Daytona State College Daytona Beach | $45,712 | $10,500 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants graduates from Palm Beach State College make?
The median salary is $44,422 one year after graduation and $50,948 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $6,014.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.