Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants at Concorde Career College-North Hollywood

Concorde Career College-North Hollywood commands higher tuition than most nursing programs (debt of $19,905 versus $17,421 statewide), but the graduates' $56,444 first-year earnings justify that premium. This puts them in the 95th percentile nationally and solidly above California's median of $53,040. However, context matters: among California's 122 nursing programs, this ranks around the 60th percentile—respectable but not elite when several California programs deliver $60,000+ outcomes at similar or lower cost.

The debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.35 is manageable, especially for a healthcare credential where steady employment is practically guaranteed. The slight earnings dip to $55,964 by year four is typical for entry-level nursing roles where most income growth comes from overtime and shift differentials rather than base salary increases. With 54% of students receiving Pell grants and a near-open admission policy, this program successfully converts students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds into solid middle-class earners.

The value proposition here is straightforward: you're paying slightly more but getting reliably strong outcomes. If your child is committed to nursing and can secure admission to one of the top-tier California programs like Unitek or Hartnell College, those would offer even better earnings potential. But if those aren't options, Concorde delivers proven results that put graduates well ahead of national averages and comfortably into California's healthcare workforce.