Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants

Undergraduate certificate · Southeast Community College Area · Lincoln, NE

CIP 51.39

$43,044Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$49,838Median earnings 4 years after
$52,027Median earnings 5 years after
$12,133Median federal debt
92Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the undergraduate certificate program in Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants at Southeast Community College Area earn a median of $43,044 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 $12,133, about 28% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants (Undergraduate certificate) at other Nebraska schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
College of Saint Mary
Omaha
$36,194$9,500

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants graduates from Southeast Community College Area make?

The median salary is $43,044 one year after graduation and $52,027 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $12,133.

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