Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants at Baton Rouge Community College
Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings Distribution
How Baton Rouge Community College graduates compare to all programs nationally
Baton Rouge Community College graduates earn $41k, placing them in the 34th percentile of all practical nursing, vocational nursing and nursing assistants certificate programs nationally.
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.
Compare to Similar Programs in Louisiana
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants certificate's programs at peer institutions in Louisiana (23 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baton Rouge Community College | $40,776 | $39,679 | — | — |
| Healthcare Training Institute | $62,470 | — | $31,500 | 0.50 |
| Compass Career College | $53,339 | $42,187 | $26,278 | 0.49 |
| Fletcher Technical Community College | $52,652 | — | — | — |
| Delta College Inc | $48,157 | $45,865 | $20,055 | 0.42 |
| Delta College-Slidell Campus | $48,157 | $45,865 | $20,055 | 0.42 |
| National Median | $44,134 | — | $14,803 | 0.34 |
Other Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants Programs in Louisiana
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Louisiana schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Healthcare Training Institute Kenner | — | $62,470 | $31,500 |
| Compass Career College Hammond | — | $53,339 | $26,278 |
| Fletcher Technical Community College Schriever | $4,219 | $52,652 | — |
| Delta College Inc Covington | — | $48,157 | $20,055 |
| Delta College-Slidell Campus Slidell | — | $48,157 | $20,055 |
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 Baton Rouge Community College, approximately 57% 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.