Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants

Undergraduate certificate · Donnelly College · Kansas City, KS

CIP 51.39

$49,147Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$62,364Median earnings 4 years after
$59,166Median earnings 5 years after
$13,400Median federal debt
46Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the undergraduate certificate program in Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants at Donnelly College earn a median of $49,147 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 $13,400, about 27% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Kansas City Kansas Community College
Kansas City
$48,862$9,125
Hutchinson Community College
Hutchinson
$45,344$8,750
Rasmussen University-Kansas
Topeka
$45,271$14,167
Washburn University
Topeka
$43,321$9,750
Washburn Institute of Technology
Topeka
$43,321$9,750
Salina Area Technical College
Salina
$38,440$7,500
Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology
Wichita
$38,356$9,500
Johnson County Community College
Overland Park
$36,404$8,000
Flint Hills Technical College
Emporia
$34,930$9,500
Manhattan Area Technical College
Manhattan
$32,624$9,500

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants graduates from Donnelly College make?

The median salary is $49,147 one year after graduation and $59,166 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $13,400.

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