Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants
Undergraduate certificate · Piedmont Technical College · Greenwood, SC
How this program compares
Graduates of the undergraduate certificate program in Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants at Piedmont Technical College earn a median of $42,734 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 $14,250, about 33% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants (Undergraduate certificate) at other South Carolina schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| York Technical College Rock Hill | $54,238 | $5,317 |
| Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College Orangeburg | $51,754 | $9,625 |
| Tri-County Technical College Pendleton | $49,100 | $9,500 |
| Northeastern Technical College Cheraw | $47,544 | — |
| Midlands Technical College West Columbia | $46,823 | $13,350 |
| Horry-Georgetown Technical College Conway | $40,724 | $17,390 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants graduates from Piedmont Technical College make?
The median salary is $42,734 one year after graduation and $42,615 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $14,250.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.