Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants

Associate's degree · Trinity Valley Community College · Athens, TX

CIP 51.39

$39,356Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$49,001Median earnings 4 years after
$42,192Median earnings 5 years after
$10,500Median federal debt
—Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the associate's degree program in Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants at Trinity Valley Community College earn a median of $39,356 one year after completing the program. Nationally, associate's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $62,755 four years after graduating (middle half: $38,781–$92,271). Median debt is $10,500, about 27% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants (Associate's degree) at other Texas schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Grayson College
Denison
$45,363$10,024

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $39,356 one year after graduation and $42,192 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $10,500.

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