Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants
Undergraduate certificate · McDowell Technical Community College · Marion, NC
How this program compares
Graduates of the undergraduate certificate program in Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants at McDowell Technical Community College earn a median of $51,299 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).
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 | — |
| Rockingham Community College Wentworth | $49,931 | — |
| Forsyth Technical Community College Winston-Salem | $48,466 | $9,500 |
| 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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Other programs at McDowell Technical Community College
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants graduates from McDowell Technical Community College make?
The median salary is $51,299 one year after graduation and $53,372 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.