Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants
Undergraduate certificate · Lake Land College · Mattoon, IL
How this program compares
Graduates of the undergraduate certificate program in Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants at Lake Land College earn a median of $41,756 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 $6,118, about 15% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
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 |
| Kaskaskia College Centralia | $43,289 | — |
| Richland Community College Decatur | $43,042 | — |
| John A Logan College Carterville | $39,802 | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants graduates from Lake Land College make?
The median salary is $41,756 one year after graduation and $35,229 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $6,118.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.