Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants at Butte College
Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Compare to Similar Programs in California
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants certificate's programs at peer institutions in California (122 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr)* | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Butte College | $53,040* | — | — | — |
| Unitek College | $66,221* | $65,202 | $17,305 | 0.26 |
| Unitek College | $66,221* | $65,202 | $17,305 | 0.26 |
| Medical Allied Career Center | $65,387* | $59,834 | $17,130 | 0.26 |
| Hartnell College | $63,321* | — | — | — |
| North-West College-Van Nuys | $62,356* | $46,007 | $18,845 | 0.30 |
| National Median | $44,134* | — | $14,803 | 0.34 |
Other Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants Programs in California
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across California schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unitek College South San Francisco | — | $66,221 | $17,305 |
| Unitek College Hayward | — | $66,221 | $17,305 |
| Medical Allied Career Center Santa Fe Springs | — | $65,387 | $17,130 |
| Hartnell College Salinas | $1,404 | $63,321 | — |
| North-West College-Van Nuys Van Nuys | — | $62,356 | $18,845 |
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 Butte College, approximately 34% 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 50 similar programs in CA. Actual outcomes may vary.