Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants
Undergraduate certificate · Hawkeye Community College · Waterloo, IA
—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$41,040Median earnings 3 years after
$51,467Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
—Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the undergraduate certificate program in Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants at Hawkeye Community College earn a median of $41,040. 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 Iowa schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern Iowa Community College District Davenport | $45,662 | $14,236 |
| Des Moines Area Community College Ankeny | $34,390 | — |
| Iowa Western Community College Council Bluffs | $33,043 | $12,229 |
| Western Iowa Tech Community College Sioux City | $29,348 | $8,931 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants graduates from Hawkeye Community College make?
The median salary is $41,040 and $51,467 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.