Compare to Similar Programs in Iowa

Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants certificate's programs at peer institutions in Iowa (16 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Ellsworth Community College
Eastern Iowa Community College District$45,662$47,427$19,8350.43
Des Moines Area Community College$34,390$54,641$11,6250.34
Iowa Western Community College$33,043$56,196$18,0000.54
Western Iowa Tech Community College$29,348$47,680$14,4990.49
National Median$44,134$14,8030.34

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

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Iowa schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Eastern Iowa Community College District
Davenport
$4,680$45,662$19,835
Des Moines Area Community College
Ankeny
$5,550$34,390$11,625
Iowa Western Community College
Council Bluffs
$6,780$33,043$18,000
Western Iowa Tech Community College
Sioux City
$5,042$29,348$14,499

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 Ellsworth Community College, approximately 35% 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.