Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants

Undergraduate certificate · Lower Columbia College · Longview, WA

CIP 51.39

—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$43,006Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
23Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the undergraduate certificate program in Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants at Lower Columbia College earn a median of $43,006. 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 Washington schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Clover Park Technical College
Lakewood
$53,065$10,584
Olympic College
Bremerton
$48,850—

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants graduates from Lower Columbia College make?

The median salary is $43,006.

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