Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants
Associate's degree · Bates Technical College · Tacoma, WA
—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$49,364Median earnings 3 years after
$70,437Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
58Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the associate's degree program in Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants at Bates Technical College earn a median of $49,364. Nationally, associate's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $62,755 four years after graduating (middle half: $38,781–$92,271).
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants graduates from Bates Technical College make?
The median salary is $49,364 and $70,437 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.