Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants at Concorde Career College-Dallas

Concorde Career College-Dallas produces remarkably strong immediate outcomes for practical nursing graduates, with first-year earnings of $57,339—nearly $13,000 above the national median and $11,000 above Texas's typical program. Among 1,316 schools offering this credential nationwide, this program ranks in the 95th percentile. The $17,268 debt load is higher than most Texas nursing programs but translates to a very manageable 0.30 debt-to-earnings ratio, meaning graduates earn enough to cover their debt in roughly four months of work.

The state-level picture, however, shows this program in the middle of the pack—60th percentile in Texas—because the state has several exceptionally strong nursing programs, including nearby options like Concorde's Grand Prairie campus that deliver similar outcomes. The complete absence of earnings growth between years one and four is worth noting: graduates who start at $57,000 are still earning $57,000 four years later. This flat trajectory is unusual for healthcare but may reflect the realities of LVN wage structures in Texas rather than program quality.

For families focused on immediate employability and manageable debt, this program delivers. The strong year-one earnings mean graduates can quickly become financially independent, and the debt burden won't constrain their options. Just understand you're paying a premium over community college alternatives for similar long-term earning potential—the value here is in fast entry to a stable job market.