Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants

Undergraduate certificate · Kirkwood Community College · Cedar Rapids, IA

CIP 51.39

—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$72,932Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
143Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the undergraduate certificate program in Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants at Kirkwood Community College earn a median of $72,932. 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

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 Kirkwood Community College make?

The median salary is $72,932.

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