Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants
Undergraduate certificate · Dorsey College-Dearborn · Detroit, MI
How this program compares
Graduates of the undergraduate certificate program in Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants at Dorsey College-Dearborn earn a median of $41,283 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 $13,000, about 31% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants (Undergraduate certificate) at other Michigan schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Schoolcraft Community College District Livonia | $75,104 | $10,500 |
| Gogebic Community College Ironwood | $62,799 | $11,000 |
| Muskegon Community College Muskegon | $60,995 | $10,250 |
| Davenport University Grand Rapids | $55,249 | $16,562 |
| Delta College University Center | $54,108 | $10,500 |
| Detroit Business Institute-Downriver Detroit | $52,535 | $13,583 |
| St Clair County Community College Port Huron | $50,656 | $13,007 |
| Grand Rapids Community College Grand Rapids | $45,946 | $9,407 |
| Ross Medical Education Center-Midland Midland | $44,383 | $12,586 |
| Ross Medical Education Center-Brighton Brighton | $44,383 | $12,586 |
| Dorsey College-Woodhaven Woodhaven | $41,283 | $13,000 |
| Dorsey College-Saginaw Saginaw | $41,283 | $13,000 |
| Dorsey College-Roseville Roseville | $41,283 | $13,000 |
| Dorsey College-Wayne Wayne | $41,283 | $13,000 |
| Dorsey College Madison Heights | $41,283 | $13,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants graduates from Dorsey College-Dearborn make?
The median salary is $41,283 one year after graduation and $28,367 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $13,000.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.