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 Massachusetts

Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants certificate's programs at peer institutions in Massachusetts (25 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Blackstone Valley Vocational Regional School District$59,721
Shawsheen Valley School of Practical Nursing$72,230$67,379$9,3970.13
Southern Worcester County Regional Vocational School District$67,498$9,5000.14
Greater Lowell Technical School$67,281$63,217$8,8590.13
Mount Wachusett Community College$62,720$55,047$14,4350.23
Southeastern Technical Institute$62,482$59,818$14,4990.23
National Median$44,134$14,8030.34

Other Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants Programs in Massachusetts

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Massachusetts schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Shawsheen Valley School of Practical Nursing
Billerica
$72,230$9,397
Southern Worcester County Regional Vocational School District
Charlton
$67,498$9,500
Greater Lowell Technical School
Tyngsboro
$67,281$8,859
Mount Wachusett Community College
Gardner
$6,000$62,720$14,435
Southeastern Technical Institute
South Easton
$62,482$14,499

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 Blackstone Valley Vocational Regional School District, approximately 30% 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.