Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants
Undergraduate certificate · Kaskaskia College · Centralia, IL
How this program compares
Graduates of the undergraduate certificate program in Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants at Kaskaskia College earn a median of $43,289 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).
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants (Undergraduate certificate) at other Illinois schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Ambria College of Nursing Hoffman Estates | $64,712 | $9,500 |
| Verve College Oak Brook | $63,593 | $11,600 |
| Illinois Eastern Community Colleges Olney | $56,008 | — |
| CAAN Academy of Nursing Matteson | $55,822 | $12,750 |
| Illinois Central College East Peoria | $55,604 | $7,500 |
| MDT College of Health Sciences Chicago | $54,894 | $19,500 |
| Shawnee Community College Ullin | $54,323 | — |
| Capital Area Career Center Springfield | $52,517 | $9,500 |
| Rend Lake College Ina | $49,729 | — |
| Black Hawk College Moline | $45,993 | — |
| Career Center of Southern Illinois Red Bud | $45,941 | $15,170 |
| Rasmussen University-Illinois Rockford | $45,271 | $14,167 |
| Richland Community College Decatur | $43,042 | — |
| Lake Land College Mattoon | $41,756 | $6,118 |
| John A Logan College Carterville | $39,802 | — |
Highest-paying Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants programs nationwide →
Other programs at Kaskaskia College
- Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingAssociate's degree
$63,081 - Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesAssociate's degree
$30,605 - Biological and Physical SciencesAssociate's degree
$53,633 - Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsUndergraduate certificate
$64,286 - Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsAssociate's degree
$42,238
Frequently asked questions
How much do Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants graduates from Kaskaskia College make?
The median salary is $43,289 one year after graduation and $49,734 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.