Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants
Undergraduate certificate · Columbus Technical College · Columbus, GA
—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$53,548Median earnings 4 years after
$37,851Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
83Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the undergraduate certificate program in Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants at Columbus Technical College earn a median of $29,138. Nationally, undergraduate certificate graduates in this field earn a median of $56,073 four years after graduating (middle half: $37,200–$76,301).
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants (Undergraduate certificate) at other Georgia schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Augusta Technical College Augusta | $51,024 | — |
| Georgia Piedmont Technical College Clarkston | $48,045 | — |
| North Georgia Technical College Clarkesville | $47,416 | — |
| Southern Crescent Technical College Griffin | $47,408 | $4,966 |
| Athens Technical College Athens | $45,119 | — |
| Georgia Northwestern Technical College Rome | $44,957 | $6,698 |
| Savannah Technical College Savannah | $43,592 | — |
| South Georgia Technical College Americus | $43,266 | — |
| West Georgia Technical College Waco | $42,462 | $9,433 |
| Ogeechee Technical College Statesboro | $42,248 | — |
| Albany Technical College Albany | $42,057 | $9,641 |
| Dalton State College Dalton | $41,595 | $9,007 |
| Chattahoochee Technical College Marietta | $41,533 | — |
| Central Georgia Technical College Warner Robins | $41,347 | $6,269 |
| Coastal Pines Technical College Waycross | $40,728 | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants graduates from Columbus Technical College make?
The median salary is $29,138 and $37,851 after five years.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.