Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants at Cochise County Community College District
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 Arizona
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants certificate's programs at peer institutions in Arizona (26 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr)* | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cochise County Community College District | $29,376* | $35,398 | $7,861 | — |
| GateWay Community College-Central City | $60,620* | $51,283 | $12,898 | 0.21 |
| GateWay Community College | $60,620* | $51,283 | $12,898 | 0.21 |
| East Valley Institute of Technology | $53,918* | — | $14,076 | 0.26 |
| Pima Community College | $47,205* | $64,928 | $9,562 | 0.20 |
| Brookline College-Tucson | $29,376* | $28,675 | $9,500 | 0.32 |
| National Median | $44,134* | — | $14,803 | 0.34 |
Other Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants Programs in Arizona
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Arizona schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| GateWay Community College-Central City Phoenix | — | $60,620 | $12,898 |
| GateWay Community College Phoenix | $2,358 | $60,620 | $12,898 |
| East Valley Institute of Technology Mesa | — | $53,918 | $14,076 |
| Pima Community College Tucson | $2,370 | $47,205 | $9,562 |
| Brookline College-Tucson Tucson | — | $29,376 | $9,500 |
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 Cochise County Community College District, approximately 39% 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 10 similar programs in AZ. Actual outcomes may vary.