Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants
Undergraduate certificate · Northwest State Community College · Archbold, OH
How this program compares
Graduates of the undergraduate certificate program in Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants at Northwest State Community College earn a median of $47,124 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 $8,959, about 19% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants (Undergraduate certificate) at other Ohio schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati State Technical and Community College Cincinnati | $53,908 | $12,839 |
| Fortis College-Cincinnati Cincinnati | $49,956 | $19,000 |
| Fortis College-Columbus Westerville | $49,956 | $19,000 |
| Cuyahoga Community College District Cleveland | $48,692 | $9,055 |
| Central Ohio Technical College Newark | $48,483 | $8,982 |
| Fortis College-Cuyahoga Falls Cuyahoga Falls | $48,339 | $17,667 |
| Felbry College Columbus | $48,323 | $9,500 |
| Athena Career Academy Toledo | $48,002 | $14,120 |
| Fortis College-Centerville Centerville | $47,880 | $17,667 |
| Herzing University-Akron Akron | $47,310 | $14,375 |
| Butler Technology and Career Development Schools Monroe | $46,386 | $9,500 |
| Hondros College of Nursing Columbus | $46,269 | $13,000 |
| Knox County Career Center Mount Vernon | $46,081 | $14,633 |
| Cuyahoga Valley Career Center Brecksville | $45,874 | $12,964 |
| Bryant & Stratton College-Parma Parma | $45,098 | $16,500 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants graduates from Northwest State Community College make?
The median salary is $47,124 one year after graduation and $45,868 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $8,959.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.