Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants
Undergraduate certificate · Smith Chason College · Los Angeles, CA
How this program compares
Graduates of the undergraduate certificate program in Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants at Smith Chason College earn a median of $55,488 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 $16,640, about 30% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants (Undergraduate certificate) at other California schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Unitek College Hayward | $66,221 | $16,973 |
| Unitek College South San Francisco | $66,221 | $16,973 |
| Medical Allied Career Center Santa Fe Springs | $65,387 | $17,130 |
| Hartnell College Salinas | $63,321 | — |
| North-West College-Van Nuys Van Nuys | $62,356 | $15,487 |
| Unitek College Fremont | $61,838 | $16,610 |
| Concorde Career College-San Diego San Diego | $60,979 | $17,179 |
| Carrington College-San Jose San Jose | $60,778 | $17,375 |
| Carrington College-Sacramento Sacramento | $60,778 | $17,375 |
| Charles A Jones Career and Education Center Sacramento | $60,282 | $9,496 |
| American Career College-Anaheim Anaheim | $60,281 | $17,200 |
| American Career College-Los Angeles Los Angeles | $60,281 | $17,200 |
| North-West College-San Diego San Diego | $59,140 | $14,845 |
| Glendale Career College Glendale | $59,140 | $14,845 |
| The Chicago School at Los Angeles Los Angeles | $59,039 | $19,125 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants graduates from Smith Chason College make?
The median salary is $55,488 one year after graduation and $59,731 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $16,640.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.