Undergraduate Certificate (<1 yr)
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Scranton
Dunmore, Pennsylvania · See Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants nationally
Strong return
+$18,356 over 10 years
For graduates of Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Scranton.
Graduate earnings clearly outpace the cost and debt — this degree pays back quickly.
$54,669
Earnings 1 year out as of 2024
$49,256
Earnings 5 years out as of 2024
$17,273
Median debt as of 2024
$18,356
10-year net gain as of 2024
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants at other colleges
How the same major’s ROI compares elsewhere.
| # | College | Credential | Earnings (5 yr) | Median debt | 10-yr ROI | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Shore Community College Scottville, MI | Certificate | $76,254 | $6,641 | +7,818% | Strong return |
| 2 | El Paso Community College El Paso, TX | Certificate | $67,664 | — | +6,969% | Strong return |
| 3 | Bridgerland Technical College Logan, UT | Certificate | $58,896 | — | +5,844% | Strong return |
| 4 | Clovis Community College Clovis, NM | Certificate | $63,771 | — | +5,712% | Strong return |
| 5 | Vance-Granville Community College Henderson, NC | Certificate | $62,202 | — | +5,135% | Strong return |
| 6 | Ogden-Weber Technical College Ogden, UT | Certificate | $59,683 | — | +4,447% | Strong return |
| 7 | Miami Dade College Miami, FL | Certificate | $66,950 | — | +3,918% | Strong return |
| 8 | Alpena Community College Alpena, MI | Certificate | $70,774 | $8,602 | +3,893% | Strong return |
| 9 | Elgin Community College Elgin, IL | Certificate | $68,335 | — | +3,772% | Strong return |
| 10 | Jefferson College Hillsboro, MO | Certificate | $73,436 | — | +3,754% | Strong return |
Other majors at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Scranton
| Major | Credential | Earnings (5 yr) | Median debt | 10-yr ROI | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Information Science/Studies | Associate's | $92,982 | $25,950 | +960% | Strong return |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's | $90,902 | $23,250 | +936% | Strong return |
| Mechanical Engineering | Associate's | $90,200 | $26,723 | +892% | Strong return |
| Information Science/Studies | Certificate | $66,641 | $21,000 | +747% | Strong return |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other | Associate's | $80,065 | $25,601 | +677% | Strong return |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | Associate's | $70,075 | $25,000 | +458% | Strong return |
| Biology, General | Associate's | $68,771 | $25,717 | +426% | Strong return |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | Associate's | $66,382 | $25,887 | +373% | Strong return |
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Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Scranton
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. ROI is computed by Degree Return — see how. Read the methodology. Data as of 2024.