Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants at San Joaquin Valley College-Bakersfield
Bakersfield, California • Associate's
Median Earnings
$47,442
Graduates earn above the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$47,442
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants
National Average
$47,204
All schools, same program
School Average
$38,771
All programs at San Joaquin Valley College-Bakersfield
Program Details
Associate's
Credential Level
0
Completers (IPEDS)
129
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$20,000
Median Debt
0.42
Debt-to-Earnings
(Favorable)
$167/mo
Est. Monthly Payment
$47,442
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 | $65,378 | — |
| College of the Siskiyous | $65,332 | — |
| Coastal Alabama Community College | $63,125 | — |
| Dickinson State University | $63,033 | $16,311 |
Other Programs at San Joaquin Valley College-Bakersfield
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $69,812 | $22,250 |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies | $55,202 | $9,500 |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies | $52,601 | — |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | $51,812 | $13,000 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants (current) | $47,442 | $20,000 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | $44,896 | $19,584 |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | $39,410 | $17,710 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $36,498 | $19,125 |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | $34,804 | $19,950 |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | $34,243 | $11,667 |
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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.