Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants
Undergraduate certificate · Tennessee College of Applied Technology Northwest · Newbern, TN
How this program compares
Graduates of the undergraduate certificate program in Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants at Tennessee College of Applied Technology Northwest earn a median of $37,350 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).
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants (Undergraduate certificate) at other Tennessee schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee College of Applied Technology Nashville Nashville | $51,085 | — |
| Chattanooga College Medical Dental and & Technical Careers Chattanooga | $50,437 | $13,583 |
| Herzing University-Nashville Nashville | $47,310 | $14,375 |
| TCAT Athens Athens | $46,871 | — |
| Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Hartsville Hartsville | $46,390 | — |
| Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Upper Cumberland Crossville | $44,915 | — |
| Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Memphis Memphis | $44,669 | — |
| Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Murfreesboro Murfreesboro | $44,555 | — |
| Tennessee College of Applied Technology Crump Crump | $44,134 | — |
| Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Hohenwald Hohenwald | $42,694 | — |
| Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Dickson Dickson | $42,651 | — |
| Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Jacksboro Jacksboro | $42,300 | — |
| Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Shelbyville Shelbyville | $40,179 | — |
| Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Morristown Morristown | $39,477 | — |
| South College Knoxville | $39,238 | $13,458 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants graduates from Tennessee College of Applied Technology Northwest make?
The median salary is $37,350 one year after graduation and $37,336 after five years.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.