Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants at Bates Technical College
Tacoma, Washington • Associate's
Median Earnings
$65,378
Graduates earn above the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$65,378
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants
National Average
$47,204
All schools, same program
School Average
$51,513
All programs at Bates Technical College
Program Details
Associate's
Credential Level
60
Completers (IPEDS)
129
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$65,378
Median Earnings
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants at Other Schools
| School | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Unitek College | $99,091 | $12,523 |
| Carrington College-Sacramento | $81,578 | $18,941 |
| Carrington College-San Jose | $81,578 | $18,941 |
| Beal University | $72,467 | $22,282 |
| Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale | $66,757 | — |
| Butte College | $65,467 | $11,824 |
| Bates Technical College (this school) | $65,378 | — |
| College of the Siskiyous | $65,332 | — |
| Coastal Alabama Community College | $63,125 | — |
| Dickinson State University | $63,033 | $16,311 |
Other Programs at Bates Technical College
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants (current) | $65,378 | — |
| Ground Transportation | $57,115 | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies | $49,564 | — |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | $33,993 | — |
About the Data
Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023). Earnings are median earnings for graduates after completion. Debt figures represent the median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation.
Debt-to-earnings ratio compares cumulative debt to annual earnings. A ratio below 1.0 indicates that annual earnings exceed total debt, generally considered favorable. Estimated monthly payments assume a standard 10-year repayment plan.