Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants

Associate's degree · Fortis Institute-Scranton · Scranton, PA

CIP 51.39

$51,603Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$53,667Median earnings 4 years after
$48,989Median earnings 5 years after
$20,000Median federal debt
28Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the associate's degree program in Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants at Fortis Institute-Scranton earn a median of $51,603 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 $20,000, about 39% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants graduates from Fortis Institute-Scranton make?

The median salary is $51,603 one year after graduation and $48,989 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $20,000.

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