Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants
Undergraduate certificate · Southside Virginia Community College · Alberta, VA
How this program compares
Graduates of the undergraduate certificate program in Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants at Southside Virginia Community College earn a median of $27,442 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 Virginia schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Piedmont Virginia Community College Charlottesville | $61,566 | — |
| Standard Healthcare Services-College of Nursing Falls Church | $56,355 | $14,750 |
| ECPI University Virginia Beach | $51,209 | $20,000 |
| Fortis College-Richmond Richmond | $50,451 | $15,161 |
| Fortis College-Norfolk Norfolk | $50,451 | $15,161 |
| Virginia Western Community College Roanoke | $48,420 | $19,039 |
| Riverside College of Health Sciences Newport News | $46,106 | $9,500 |
| Bryant & Stratton College-Virginia Beach Virginia Beach | $45,098 | $16,500 |
| Eastern Virginia Career College Fredericksburg | $44,679 | $14,750 |
| New River Community College Dublin | $44,377 | — |
| Chester Career College CHESTER | $42,781 | $19,917 |
| Wytheville Community College Wytheville | $40,416 | — |
| Centra College Lynchburg | $39,611 | $9,500 |
| Patrick & Henry Community College Martinsville | $38,101 | — |
| Mountain Empire Community College Big Stone Gap | $35,693 | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants graduates from Southside Virginia Community College make?
The median salary is $27,442 one year after graduation and $46,449 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.