Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants

Undergraduate certificate · North Idaho College · Coeur d'Alene, ID

CIP 51.39

$55,184Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$75,888Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$16,145Median federal debt
14Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the undergraduate certificate program in Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants at North Idaho College earn a median of $55,184 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 $16,145, about 29% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants (Undergraduate certificate) at other Idaho schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Carrington College-Boise
Boise
$54,016$15,188
College of Southern Idaho
Twin Falls
$41,598$8,552
College of Eastern Idaho
Idaho Falls
$34,787$11,000

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants graduates from North Idaho College make?

The median salary is $55,184 one year after graduation.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $16,145.

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