Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants at Big Sandy Community and Technical College
Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Compare to Similar Programs in Kentucky
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants certificate's programs at peer institutions in Kentucky (23 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr)* | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Sandy Community and Technical College | $31,865* | — | $12,379 | — |
| Beckfield College-Florence | $48,479* | $49,461 | $20,502 | 0.42 |
| Galen College of Nursing-Louisville | $46,830* | $49,424 | $16,642 | 0.36 |
| ATA College | $41,553* | $50,873 | $28,849 | 0.69 |
| Sullivan University | $40,909* | $43,242 | $25,959 | 0.63 |
| Hopkinsville Community College | $37,077* | — | $10,898 | 0.29 |
| National Median | $44,134* | — | $14,803 | 0.34 |
Other Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants Programs in Kentucky
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Kentucky schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beckfield College-Florence Florence | $13,295 | $48,479 | $20,502 |
| Galen College of Nursing-Louisville Louisville | — | $46,830 | $16,642 |
| ATA College Louisville | $13,930 | $41,553 | $28,849 |
| Sullivan University Louisville | $14,220 | $40,909 | $25,959 |
| Hopkinsville Community College Hopkinsville | $4,656 | $37,077 | $10,898 |
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 Big Sandy Community and Technical College, approximately 44% 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 17 similar programs in KY. Actual outcomes may vary.