Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants

Non-credential program · Chemeketa Community College · Salem, OR

CIP 51.39

—Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$95,202Median earnings 4 years after

—Median earnings 5 years after

—Median federal debt

—Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the non-credential program program in Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants at Chemeketa Community College earn a median of $95,202. Nationally, non-credential program graduates in this field earn a median of $50,791 four years after graduating (middle half: $34,881–$65,721).

Other programs at Chemeketa Community College

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingAssociate's degree$79,890
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsAssociate's degree$75,797
Accounting and Related ServicesAssociate's degree$42,808
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/TechniciansAssociate's degree$35,827
Dental Support Services and Allied ProfessionsUndergraduate certificate$33,802
Criminal Justice and CorrectionsAssociate's degree$33,406
Special Education and TeachingAssociate's degree$32,829
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesAssociate's degree$29,163
Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralAssociate's degree$39,184
Social WorkAssociate's degree$27,205
Precision Metal WorkingAssociate's degree$44,420
Design and Applied ArtsAssociate's degree$35,214
Health and Medical Administrative ServicesAssociate's degree$29,083
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing AssistantsUndergraduate certificate$82,215
Business Administration, Management and OperationsAssociate's degree$39,381
Hospitality Administration/ManagementAssociate's degree$11,105

Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $95,202.

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