Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants
Undergraduate certificate · Shawsheen Valley School of Practical Nursing · Billerica, MA
How this program compares
Graduates of the undergraduate certificate program in Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants at Shawsheen Valley School of Practical Nursing earn a median of $72,230 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 $7,076, about 10% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants (Undergraduate certificate) at other Massachusetts schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Greater Lowell Technical School Tyngsboro | $67,281 | $6,000 |
| Mount Wachusett Community College Gardner | $62,720 | $12,134 |
| Southeastern Technical Institute South Easton | $62,482 | $9,500 |
| Greenfield Community College Greenfield | $56,658 | $6,819 |
| Diman Regional Technical Institute Fall River | $55,341 | $9,500 |
| North Shore Community College Danvers | $55,336 | $7,250 |
| Charles H McCann Technical School North Adams | $54,802 | — |
| Quinsigamond Community College Worcester | $54,629 | $14,353 |
| Monty Tech Fitchburg | $53,902 | $9,500 |
| Tri County Regional Vocational Technical High School Franklin | $53,693 | — |
| Northern Essex Community College Haverhill | $50,770 | $11,447 |
| Berkshire Community College Pittsfield | $49,764 | $10,500 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants graduates from Shawsheen Valley School of Practical Nursing make?
The median salary is $72,230 one year after graduation and $70,934 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $7,076.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.