Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants
Undergraduate certificate · Great Lakes Institute of Technology · Erie, PA
How this program compares
Graduates of the undergraduate certificate program in Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants at Great Lakes Institute of Technology earn a median of $41,229 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 $19,628, about 48% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants (Undergraduate certificate) at other Pennsylvania schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Delaware County Technical School-Practical Nursing Program Broomall | $65,986 | $16,500 |
| Eastern Center for Arts and Technology Willow Grove | $56,261 | $9,950 |
| PITC Institute Wyncote | $54,959 | $13,508 |
| Pennsylvania State University-World Campus University Park | $54,669 | $17,273 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington Abington | $54,669 | $17,273 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus University Park | $54,669 | $17,273 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Scranton Dunmore | $54,669 | $17,273 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College Erie | $54,669 | $17,273 |
| Bucks County Community College Newtown | $54,103 | $14,950 |
| Reading Area Community College Reading | $53,953 | $14,000 |
| Pennsylvania Institute of Technology Media | $52,794 | $14,750 |
| Lincoln Technical Institute-Allentown Allentown | $52,233 | $16,500 |
| Greene County Career and Technology Center Waynesburg | $52,150 | $9,725 |
| Indiana County Technology Center Indiana | $51,048 | $13,534 |
| Lancaster County Career and Technology Center Willow Street | $49,922 | $15,590 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants graduates from Great Lakes Institute of Technology make?
The median salary is $41,229 one year after graduation.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $19,628.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.