Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants
Undergraduate certificate · Highland Community College · Highland, KS
—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
—Median earnings 3 years after
$56,747Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
241Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the undergraduate certificate program in Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants at Highland Community College earn a median of $56,747. 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 Kansas schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Donnelly College Kansas City | $49,147 | $13,400 |
| 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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Other programs at Highland Community College
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$53,664
Frequently asked questions
How much do Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants graduates from Highland Community College make?
The median salary is $56,747 and $56,747 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.