Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants

Associate's degree · Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College · Perkinston, MS

CIP 51.39

—Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$64,035Median earnings 4 years after

—Median earnings 5 years after

$11,982Median federal debt

1Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the associate's degree program in Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College earn a median of $64,035. Nationally, associate's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $62,755 four years after graduating (middle half: $38,781–$92,271). Median debt is $11,982, about 19% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants graduates from Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College make?

The median salary is $64,035.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $11,982.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.