Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants at Merced College
Merced, California • Certificate
Median Earnings
$45,696
Graduates earn above the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$45,696
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants
National Average
$42,733
All schools, same program
School Average
$42,073
All programs at Merced College
Program Details
Certificate
Credential Level
100
Completers (IPEDS)
1,233
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$45,696
Median Earnings
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants at Other Schools
| School | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Portland Community College | $80,264 | — |
| Schoolcraft Community College District | $75,104 | $10,500 |
| Otero College | $74,405 | — |
| Berkshire Community College | $69,633 | $10,500 |
| Unitek College | $69,596 | $16,610 |
| Quincy College | $68,338 | — |
| Shawsheen Valley School of Practical Nursing | $67,379 | $7,076 |
| Laramie County Community College | $67,198 | $11,376 |
| Transitions Career Institute School of Nursing | $65,992 | $9,500 |
| Delaware County Technical School-Practical Nursing Program | $65,986 | $16,500 |
Other Programs at Merced College
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $92,668 | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $77,678 | — |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | $47,114 | — |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants (current) | $45,696 | — |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs | $39,062 | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $35,565 | — |
| Social Sciences, General | $31,414 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $30,882 | — |
| Psychology, General | $29,978 | — |
| Precision Metal Working | $27,541 | — |
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.