Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants

Undergraduate certificate · Western Nebraska Community College · Scottsbluff, NE

CIP 51.39

—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$50,086Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$9,169Median federal debt
32Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the undergraduate certificate program in Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants at Western Nebraska Community College earn a median of $44,748. 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 $9,169, about 20% 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
Southeast Community College Area
Lincoln
$43,044$12,133
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 Western Nebraska Community College make?

The median salary is $44,748.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $9,169.

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