Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants at Lake Area Technical College
Watertown, South Dakota • Certificate
Median Earnings
$44,218
Graduates earn above the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$44,218
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants
National Average
$42,733
All schools, same program
School Average
$43,656
All programs at Lake Area Technical College
Program Details
Certificate
Credential Level
79
Completers (IPEDS)
1,233
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$9,500
Median Debt
0.21
Debt-to-Earnings
(Favorable)
$79/mo
Est. Monthly Payment
$44,218
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 Lake Area Technical College
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Construction Engineering Technologies | $69,774 | $12,000 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $66,233 | $18,707 |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | $57,596 | — |
| Electromechanical Instrumentation and Maintenance Technologies/Technicians | $52,107 | $12,000 |
| Ground Transportation | $51,788 | — |
| Precision Metal Working | $48,824 | $11,000 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies | $48,024 | $12,000 |
| Agricultural Business and Management | $44,958 | $12,000 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants (current) | $44,218 | $9,500 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | $41,864 | $12,000 |
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.