Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants
Undergraduate certificate · Georgia Northwestern Technical College · Rome, GA
How this program compares
Graduates of the undergraduate certificate program in Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants at Georgia Northwestern Technical College earn a median of $44,957 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 $6,698, about 15% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
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 | — |
| 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 | — |
| Southeastern Technical College Vidalia | $39,368 | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants graduates from Georgia Northwestern Technical College make?
The median salary is $44,957 one year after graduation and $49,244 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $6,698.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.