Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants
Undergraduate certificate · Nicolet Area Technical College · Rhinelander, WI
How this program compares
Graduates of the undergraduate certificate program in Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants at Nicolet Area Technical College earn a median of $20,526 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). Median debt is $7,125, about 35% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants (Undergraduate certificate) at other Wisconsin schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Herzing University-Brookfield Brookfield | $47,310 | $14,375 |
| Herzing University-Kenosha Kenosha | $47,310 | $14,375 |
| Herzing University-Madison Madison | $47,310 | $14,375 |
| Rasmussen University-Wisconsin Green Bay | $45,271 | $14,167 |
| Bryant & Stratton College-Wauwatosa Wauwatosa | $45,098 | $16,500 |
| Northeast Wisconsin Technical College Green Bay | $42,721 | $10,250 |
| Lakeshore Technical College Cleveland | $39,553 | $5,661 |
| Fox Valley Technical College Appleton | $38,540 | $8,250 |
| Chippewa Valley Technical College Eau Claire | $37,386 | $11,562 |
| Milwaukee Area Technical College Milwaukee | $36,583 | $11,750 |
| Northcentral Technical College Wausau | $29,626 | $3,750 |
| Western Technical College La Crosse | $27,571 | $5,500 |
| Northwood Technical College Rice Lake | $26,492 | $5,500 |
| Mid-State Technical College Wisconsin Rapids | $25,277 | $4,500 |
| Moraine Park Technical College Fond du Lac | $24,954 | $3,500 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants graduates from Nicolet Area Technical College make?
The median salary is $20,526 one year after graduation and $41,498 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $7,125.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.