Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants at Bishop State Community College
Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
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Compare to Similar Programs in Alabama
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants certificate's programs at peer institutions in Alabama (21 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr)* | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bishop State Community College | $45,668* | $45,953 | — | — |
| Chattahoochee Valley Community College | $63,335* | — | $9,875 | 0.16 |
| Northeast Alabama Community College | $53,855* | — | $8,950 | 0.17 |
| Herzing University-Birmingham | $47,310* | $55,934 | $22,586 | 0.48 |
| Reid State Technical College | $44,026* | $38,694 | $17,319 | 0.39 |
| George C Wallace State Community College-Selma | $41,533* | — | $16,000 | 0.39 |
| National Median | $44,134* | — | $14,803 | 0.34 |
Other Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants Programs in Alabama
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Alabama schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chattahoochee Valley Community College Phenix City | $5,040 | $63,335 | $9,875 |
| Northeast Alabama Community College Rainsville | $4,980 | $53,855 | $8,950 |
| Herzing University-Birmingham Birmingham | $13,420 | $47,310 | $22,586 |
| Reid State Technical College Evergreen | $6,100 | $44,026 | $17,319 |
| George C Wallace State Community College-Selma Selma | $4,680 | $41,533 | $16,000 |
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 Bishop State Community College, approximately 42% 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 6 similar programs in AL. Actual outcomes may vary.