Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants
Undergraduate certificate · South Central College · North Mankato, MN
—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
—Median earnings 3 years after
$53,007Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
13Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the undergraduate certificate program in Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants at South Central College earn a median of $53,007. 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 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 South Central College make?
The median salary is $53,007 and $53,007 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.