Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants at San Joaquin Valley College-Santa Maria
Santa Maria, California • Associate's
Median Earnings
$41,441
Graduates earn below the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$41,441
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants
National Average
$47,204
All schools, same program
School Average
$35,337
All programs at San Joaquin Valley College-Santa Maria
Program Details
Associate's
Credential Level
129
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$41,441
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-Santa Maria
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | $51,812 | $13,000 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | $44,896 | $19,584 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants (current) | $41,441 | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $36,498 | $19,125 |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | $34,804 | $19,950 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $30,344 | $18,844 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | $29,751 | $18,250 |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | $29,398 | $9,379 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | $27,686 | $9,500 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $26,740 | $9,500 |
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.