Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants
Undergraduate certificate · Rio Grande Valley College · Pharr, TX
How this program compares
Graduates of the undergraduate certificate program in Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants at Rio Grande Valley College earn a median of $46,825 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 $13,087, about 28% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants (Undergraduate certificate) at other Texas schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Alvin Community College Alvin | $64,976 | $4,500 |
| The Chicago School-College of Nursing Richardson | $59,039 | $19,125 |
| Concorde Career College-Dallas Dallas | $57,339 | $13,000 |
| Angelina College Lufkin | $54,637 | — |
| Concorde Career College-Grand Prairie Grand Prairie | $54,557 | $17,261 |
| CyberTex Institute of Technology Austin | $53,695 | $20,000 |
| San Jacinto Community College Pasadena | $51,679 | $8,550 |
| Hill College Hillsboro | $51,385 | $10,500 |
| Lone Star College System The Woodlands | $51,028 | $9,312 |
| Austin Community College District Austin | $50,186 | $8,462 |
| Baptist Health System School of Health Professions San Antonio | $48,775 | $14,342 |
| Central Texas College Killeen | $48,689 | $8,889 |
| Texas Health School Houston | $48,617 | $12,200 |
| Wharton County Junior College Wharton | $48,326 | $8,750 |
| North Central Texas College Gainesville | $47,879 | $9,750 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants graduates from Rio Grande Valley College make?
The median salary is $46,825 one year after graduation.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $13,087.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.