Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants
Undergraduate certificate · Forsyth Technical Community College · Winston-Salem, NC
How this program compares
Graduates of the undergraduate certificate program in Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants at Forsyth Technical Community College earn a median of $48,466 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 $9,500, about 20% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants (Undergraduate certificate) at other North Carolina schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Isothermal Community College Spindale | $51,324 | — |
| McDowell Technical Community College Marion | $51,299 | — |
| Rockingham Community College Wentworth | $49,931 | — |
| Montgomery Community College Troy | $47,578 | — |
| Fayetteville Technical Community College Fayetteville | $47,495 | $9,468 |
| Brunswick Community College Bolivia | $46,783 | — |
| Durham Technical Community College Durham | $46,533 | $10,500 |
| Central Carolina Community College Sanford | $44,904 | — |
| Richmond Community College Hamlet | $42,826 | — |
| Gaston College Dallas | $42,358 | — |
| Robeson Community College Lumberton | $42,123 | — |
| Sampson Community College Clinton | $40,257 | — |
| Bladen Community College Dublin | $36,396 | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants graduates from Forsyth Technical Community College make?
The median salary is $48,466 one year after graduation and $52,441 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $9,500.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.