Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants

Associate's degree · Northland Community and Technical College · Thief River Falls, MN

CIP 51.39

—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$45,631Median earnings 3 years after
$55,561Median 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 Northland Community and Technical College earn a median of $45,631. 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

CollegeEarnings (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 Northland Community and Technical College make?

The median salary is $45,631 and $55,561 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.