Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants

Undergraduate certificate · Sumner College · Portland, OR

CIP 51.39

$52,391Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$71,865Median earnings 4 years after
$66,539Median earnings 5 years after
$16,322Median federal debt
135Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the undergraduate certificate program in Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants at Sumner College earn a median of $52,391 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 $16,322, about 31% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants (Undergraduate certificate) at other Oregon schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Institute of Technology
Salem
$58,518$12,667
Lane Community College
Eugene
$50,569$10,879

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $52,391 one year after graduation and $66,539 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $16,322.

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