Median Debt
$5,000
66% below national median

Compare to Similar Programs in Ohio

Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants certificate's programs at peer institutions in Ohio (77 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Columbus State Community College$5,000
Cincinnati State Technical and Community College$53,908$40,248$21,4380.40
Fortis College-Cincinnati$49,956$47,995$28,3780.57
Fortis College-Columbus$49,956$47,995$28,3780.57
Cuyahoga Community College District$48,692$44,617$19,7500.41
Central Ohio Technical College$48,483$46,155$14,2810.29
National Median$44,134$14,8030.34

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

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Ohio schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Cincinnati State Technical and Community College
Cincinnati
$5,400$53,908$21,438
Fortis College-Cincinnati
Cincinnati
$14,283$49,956$28,378
Fortis College-Columbus
Westerville
$14,148$49,956$28,378
Cuyahoga Community College District
Cleveland
$3,736$48,692$19,750
Central Ohio Technical College
Newark
$5,136$48,483$14,281

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 Columbus State Community College, approximately 26% 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.