Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants at Southwestern Community College
Sylva, North Carolina • Certificate
Median Earnings
$26,353
Graduates earn below the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$26,353
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants
National Average
$42,733
All schools, same program
School Average
$31,739
All programs at Southwestern Community College
Program Details
Certificate
Credential Level
6
Completers (IPEDS)
1,233
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$26,353
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 Southwestern Community College
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $55,802 | $12,244 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $45,006 | — |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | $38,500 | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $35,833 | $7,845 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | $32,925 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $32,357 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $30,899 | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | $30,771 | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $29,724 | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $28,079 | — |
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.