Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants
Undergraduate certificate · Compass Career College · Hammond, LA
How this program compares
Graduates of the undergraduate certificate program in Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants at Compass Career College earn a median of $53,339 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 $18,740, about 35% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants (Undergraduate certificate) at other Louisiana schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare Training Institute Kenner | $62,470 | $20,000 |
| Fletcher Technical Community College Schriever | $52,652 | — |
| Delta College-Slidell Campus Slidell | $48,157 | $12,600 |
| Delta College Inc Covington | $48,157 | $12,600 |
| Delta College of Arts & Technology-Lafayette Campus Lafayette | $47,526 | $12,000 |
| Delta College of Arts & Technology Baton Rouge | $47,526 | $12,000 |
| Fortis College-Baton Rouge Baton Rouge | $45,996 | $17,667 |
| Nunez Community College Chalmette | $44,323 | $13,713 |
| River Parishes Community College Gonzales | $43,978 | $13,228 |
| Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College Minden | $43,922 | — |
| SOWELA Technical Community College Lake Charles | $43,365 | — |
| Delgado Community College New Orleans | $42,416 | $27,150 |
| Louisiana Delta Community College Monroe | $41,570 | $12,250 |
| Baton Rouge Community College Baton Rouge | $40,776 | — |
| South Louisiana Community College Lafayette | $40,153 | $13,062 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants graduates from Compass Career College make?
The median salary is $53,339 one year after graduation and $44,375 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $18,740.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.