Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants

Undergraduate certificate · Indian Hills Community College · Ottumwa, IA

CIP 51.39

—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$61,021Median earnings 4 years after
$49,300Median earnings 5 years after
$13,000Median federal debt
15Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the undergraduate certificate program in Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants at Indian Hills Community College earn a median of $37,499. 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 $13,000, about 35% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

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

CollegeEarnings (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 Indian Hills Community College make?

The median salary is $37,499 and $49,300 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $13,000.

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