Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants
Undergraduate certificate · Meridian Community College · Meridian, MS
How this program compares
Graduates of the undergraduate certificate program in Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants at Meridian Community College earn a median of $34,111 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 $6,126, about 18% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
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 |
| 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 Meridian Community College make?
The median salary is $34,111 one year after graduation and $37,126 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $6,126.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.