Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants

Undergraduate certificate · Santa Fe Community College · Santa Fe, NM

CIP 51.39

—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$42,546Median earnings 4 years after
$40,963Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
26Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the undergraduate certificate program in Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants at Santa Fe Community College earn a median of $42,546. 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 New Mexico schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Pima Medical Institute-Albuquerque
Albuquerque
$52,838—
Central New Mexico Community College
Albuquerque
$30,137—
Brookline College-Albuquerque
Albuquerque
$29,376$9,491

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants graduates from Santa Fe Community College make?

The median salary is $42,546 and $40,963 after five years.

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