Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants
Undergraduate certificate · Richmond Community College · Hamlet, NC
$42,826Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$59,168Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
33Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the undergraduate certificate program in Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants at Richmond Community College earn a median of $42,826 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 | — |
| McDowell Technical Community College Marion | $51,299 | — |
| 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 | — |
| 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 Richmond Community College make?
The median salary is $42,826 one year after graduation.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.