Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants at Bay de Noc Community College
Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
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 Michigan
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants certificate's programs at peer institutions in Michigan (43 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bay de Noc Community College | — | $42,726 | — | — |
| Schoolcraft Community College District | $75,104 | — | $21,575 | 0.29 |
| Gogebic Community College | $62,799 | $55,059 | $14,000 | 0.22 |
| Muskegon Community College | $60,995 | — | $15,601 | 0.26 |
| Davenport University | $55,249 | $54,038 | $34,520 | 0.62 |
| Delta College | $54,108 | — | $14,038 | 0.26 |
| National Median | $44,134 | — | $14,803 | 0.34 |
Other Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants Programs in Michigan
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Michigan schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schoolcraft Community College District Livonia | $4,448 | $75,104 | $21,575 |
| Gogebic Community College Ironwood | $5,590 | $62,799 | $14,000 |
| Muskegon Community College Muskegon | $6,990 | $60,995 | $15,601 |
| Davenport University Grand Rapids | $23,324 | $55,249 | $34,520 |
| Delta College University Center | $4,640 | $54,108 | $14,038 |
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 Bay de Noc Community College, approximately 24% 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.