Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants at Western Dakota Technical College
Rapid City, South Dakota • Certificate
Median Earnings
$40,189
Graduates earn below the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$40,189
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants
National Average
$42,733
All schools, same program
School Average
$36,519
All programs at Western Dakota Technical College
Program Details
Certificate
Credential Level
39
Completers (IPEDS)
1,233
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$12,720
Median Debt
0.32
Debt-to-Earnings
(Favorable)
$106/mo
Est. Monthly Payment
$40,189
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 Western Dakota Technical College
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | $48,576 | $12,000 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $47,536 | $15,176 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $45,499 | $15,750 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants (current) | $40,189 | $12,720 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | $40,177 | $20,000 |
| Precision Metal Working | $40,032 | $12,000 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies | $38,609 | $12,483 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $37,675 | — |
| Precision Metal Working | $36,414 | $8,250 |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | $34,470 | $14,750 |
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.