Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants
Associate's degree · Minnesota State Community and Technical College · Fergus Falls, MN
—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$46,218Median earnings 3 years after
$64,826Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
—Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the associate's degree program in Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants at Minnesota State Community and Technical College earn a median of $46,218. Nationally, associate's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $62,755 four years after graduating (middle half: $38,781–$92,271).
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants (Associate's degree) at other Minnesota schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Hennepin Technical College Brooklyn Park | $54,376 | $14,933 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants graduates from Minnesota State Community and Technical College make?
The median salary is $46,218 and $64,826 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.