Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants at Prairie State College
Chicago Heights, IL · Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma · about 132 graduates a year
Prairie State College graduates in practical nursing, vocational nursing and nursing assistants earn 25% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 21% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Prairie State College Compares for Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants
All 757 colleges reporting practical nursing, vocational nursing and nursing assistants earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Monroe College Bronx, NY | $111,045 | $105,692 | #1 | — |
| 2 | Saint Michael College of Allied Health Washington, DC | $92,203 | $80,794 | #14 | $74,782 |
| 3 | Holyoke Community College Holyoke, MA | $88,067 | $77,552 | #23 | — |
| 4 | CUNY LaGuardia Community College Long Island City, NY | $85,842 | $81,704 | #10 | $56,230 |
| 5 | Best Care College East Orange, NJ | $85,297 | $74,864 | #39 | $40,687 |
| 6 | CUNY Medgar Evers College Brooklyn, NY | $83,108 | $79,102 | #17 | — |
| 7 | Harmony Health Care Institute Merrimack, NH | $82,633 | $76,113 | #31 | $85,953 |
| 8 | Holy Name Medical Center-Sister Claire Tynan School of Nursing Englewood Cliffs, NJ | $82,581 | $72,480 | #67 | $62,684 |
| 9 | Unitek College Fremont, CA | $82,448 | $75,022 | #38 | $61,838 |
| 10 | Chemeketa Community College Salem, OR | $82,215 | $82,699 | #6 | — |
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| 676 | Oakton College Des Plaines, IL | $42,453 | $41,710 | #702 | — |
| 677 | Wes Watkins Technology Center Wetumka, OK | $42,372 | $47,574 | #641 | $33,421 |
| 678 | Southeast Kentucky Community & Technical College Cumberland, KY | $42,325 | $47,925 | #636 | $27,051 |
| 679 | Prairie State College Chicago Heights, IL | $42,205 | $41,466 | #705 | $30,067 |
| 680 | Texas County Technical College Houston, MO | $42,135 | $45,178 | #670 | $43,248 |
| 681 | Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Crossville Crossville, TN | $42,071 | $45,958 | #660 | $44,915 |
| 682 | Academy for Nursing and Health Occupations West Palm Beach, FL | $42,051 | $44,758 | #674 | $45,480 |
Other Majors at Prairie State College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $57,474 | $35,362 | #137 of 290 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Prairie State College practical nursing, vocational nursing and nursing assistants graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $30,067 one year after graduating and $42,205 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Prairie State College rank for practical nursing, vocational nursing and nursing assistants?
Among 757 colleges reporting earnings for practical nursing, vocational nursing and nursing assistants graduates, Prairie State College ranks #679 by median pay four years after graduation, and #705 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is practical nursing, vocational nursing and nursing assistants at Prairie State College worth it?
Its graduates earn 25% less than the national median for practical nursing, vocational nursing and nursing assistants ($56,073), and the median federal debt at graduation is $8,750.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.