Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants at Academy for Careers and Technology
Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Compare to Similar Programs in South Carolina
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants certificate's programs at peer institutions in South Carolina (16 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr)* | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academy for Careers and Technology | $47,544* | — | — | — |
| York Technical College | $54,238* | $45,957 | $12,434 | 0.23 |
| Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College | $51,754* | $40,633 | $17,525 | 0.34 |
| Tri-County Technical College | $49,100* | $48,311 | $25,506 | 0.52 |
| Northeastern Technical College | $47,544* | — | — | — |
| Midlands Technical College | $46,823* | $33,059 | $17,875 | 0.38 |
| National Median | $44,134* | — | $14,803 | 0.34 |
Other Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants Programs in South Carolina
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across South Carolina schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| York Technical College Rock Hill | $5,512 | $54,238 | $12,434 |
| Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College Orangeburg | $4,970 | $51,754 | $17,525 |
| Tri-County Technical College Pendleton | $4,448 | $49,100 | $25,506 |
| Northeastern Technical College Cheraw | $5,664 | $47,544 | — |
| Midlands Technical College West Columbia | $4,788 | $46,823 | $17,875 |
About This Data
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)
Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Academy for Careers and Technology, approximately 35% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.
Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.
Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.
Estimated Earnings: Actual earnings data is not available for this program (typically due to privacy thresholds when fewer than 30 graduates reported earnings). The estimate shown is based on the median of 7 similar programs in SC. Actual outcomes may vary.