Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants
Undergraduate certificate · Orange Ulster BOCES · Newburgh, NY
How this program compares
Graduates of the undergraduate certificate program in Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants at Orange Ulster BOCES earn a median of $46,632 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 $11,880, about 25% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants (Undergraduate certificate) at other New York schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Transitions Career Institute School of Nursing College Point | $65,992 | $9,500 |
| AMG School of Nursing Brooklyn | $64,878 | $14,167 |
| Rockland County BOCES-Practical Nursing Program West Nyack | $60,114 | $8,571 |
| CUNY LaGuardia Community College Long Island City | $56,230 | — |
| Veeb Nassau County School of Practical Nursing Hicksville | $56,142 | $9,500 |
| Mildred Elley-New York Campus New York | $55,424 | $19,000 |
| Mildred Elley School-Albany Campus Albany | $55,424 | $19,000 |
| Western Suffolk BOCES Northport | $55,150 | $9,859 |
| Hunter Business School Levittown | $53,614 | $13,993 |
| Eastern Suffolk BOCES Sayville | $53,547 | $9,500 |
| Delaware Chenango Madison Otsego BOCES-Practical Nursing Program Norwich | $50,012 | — |
| Dutchess BOCES-Practical Nursing Program Poughkeepsie | $49,012 | $6,900 |
| Orleans Niagara BOCES-Practical Nursing Program Lockport | $45,996 | $12,568 |
| Washington Saratoga Warren Hamilton Essex BOCES-Practical Nursing Program Hudson Falls | $45,996 | $13,000 |
| North Country Community College Saranac Lake | $45,808 | $9,500 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants graduates from Orange Ulster BOCES make?
The median salary is $46,632 one year after graduation and $48,322 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $11,880.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.