Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants
Undergraduate certificate · East Central Community College · Decatur, MS
—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$52,023Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
14Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the undergraduate certificate program in Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants at East Central Community College earn a median of $52,023. 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 Mississippi schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Mississippi Delta Community College Moorhead | $42,855 | — |
| Hinds Community College Raymond | $42,518 | $11,151 |
| Pearl River Community College Poplarville | $42,177 | $7,500 |
| Coahoma Community College Clarksdale | $41,032 | — |
| Holmes Community College Goodman | $40,058 | $8,500 |
| Northeast Mississippi Community College Booneville | $38,777 | $11,000 |
| Itawamba Community College Fulton | $37,132 | $9,201 |
| East Mississippi Community College Scooba | $36,809 | $11,500 |
| Jones County Junior College Ellisville | $34,148 | $8,120 |
| Meridian Community College Meridian | $34,111 | $6,126 |
| Northwest Mississippi Community College Senatobia | $32,788 | $7,005 |
| Southwest Mississippi Community College Summit | $30,071 | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants graduates from East Central Community College make?
The median salary is $52,023.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.