Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants
Undergraduate certificate · Franklin Technology Center Adult Education · Joplin, MO
How this program compares
Graduates of the undergraduate certificate program in Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants at Franklin Technology Center Adult Education earn a median of $47,995 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 $9,500, about 20% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants (Undergraduate certificate) at other Missouri schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| North Central Missouri College Trenton | $59,889 | $10,500 |
| Mineral Area College Park Hills | $55,389 | $9,500 |
| Four Rivers Career Center Washington | $50,931 | $14,913 |
| Cass Career Center Harrisonville | $50,718 | $9,500 |
| Lex La-Ray Technical Center Lexington | $48,192 | $10,167 |
| Carthage R9 School District-Carthage Technical Center Carthage | $47,524 | $14,638 |
| Concorde Career College-Kansas City Kansas City | $47,421 | $18,710 |
| Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City Kansas City | $46,147 | $12,819 |
| Moberly Area Community College Moberly | $44,405 | $12,562 |
| Applied Tech Sunset Hills | $43,456 | $14,750 |
| Hannibal-LaGrange University Hannibal | $43,254 | $9,500 |
| Texas County Technical College Houston | $43,248 | $9,969 |
| St Louis College of Health Careers-Fenton Fenton | $39,609 | $18,347 |
| St Louis College of Health Careers-St Louis Saint Louis | $39,609 | $18,347 |
| Ozarks Technical Community College Springfield | $39,101 | $10,360 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants graduates from Franklin Technology Center Adult Education make?
The median salary is $47,995 one year after graduation.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $9,500.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.