Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants
Undergraduate certificate · Manhattan Area Technical College · Manhattan, KS
How this program compares
Graduates of the undergraduate certificate program in Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants at Manhattan Area Technical College earn a median of $32,624 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 $9,500, about 29% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
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 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants graduates from Manhattan Area Technical College make?
The median salary is $32,624 one year after graduation and $62,156 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $9,500.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.