Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants
Undergraduate certificate · Alexandria Technical & Community College · Alexandria, MN
How this program compares
Graduates of the undergraduate certificate program in Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants at Alexandria Technical & Community College earn a median of $38,862 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 $7,464, about 19% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants (Undergraduate certificate) at other Minnesota schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Dakota County Technical College Rosemount | $48,973 | $9,500 |
| Lake Superior College Duluth | $47,190 | $11,288 |
| Rasmussen University-Minnesota St. Cloud | $45,271 | $14,167 |
| Ridgewater College Willmar | $44,921 | $18,048 |
| Riverland Community College Austin | $44,726 | $13,875 |
| Saint Paul College Saint Paul | $44,393 | $9,500 |
| Northland Community and Technical College Thief River Falls | $44,017 | $12,250 |
| Hennepin Technical College Brooklyn Park | $43,470 | — |
| Minnesota State College Southeast Winona | $43,145 | $13,935 |
| Anoka Technical College Anoka | $42,648 | $9,500 |
| Rochester Community and Technical College Rochester | $42,200 | $19,250 |
| Northwest Technical College Bemidji | $41,497 | — |
| Minnesota North College Hibbing | $41,300 | — |
| St Cloud Technical and Community College Saint Cloud | $39,897 | $15,623 |
| Minnesota State Community and Technical College Fergus Falls | $39,109 | $13,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants graduates from Alexandria Technical & Community College make?
The median salary is $38,862 one year after graduation and $44,189 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $7,464.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.