Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants at Hartnell College
Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings Distribution
How Hartnell College graduates compare to all programs nationally
Hartnell College graduates earn $63k, placing them in the 95th percentile of all practical nursing, vocational nursing and nursing assistants certificate programs nationally.
Compare to Similar Programs in California
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants certificate's programs at peer institutions in California (122 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hartnell College | $63,321 | — | — | — |
| Unitek College | $66,221 | $65,202 | $17,305 | 0.26 |
| Unitek College | $66,221 | $65,202 | $17,305 | 0.26 |
| Medical Allied Career Center | $65,387 | $59,834 | $17,130 | 0.26 |
| North-West College-Van Nuys | $62,356 | $46,007 | $18,845 | 0.30 |
| Unitek College | $61,838 | $69,596 | $17,305 | 0.28 |
| National Median | $44,134 | — | $14,803 | 0.34 |
Other Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants Programs in California
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across California schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unitek College Hayward | — | $66,221 | $17,305 |
| Unitek College South San Francisco | — | $66,221 | $17,305 |
| Medical Allied Career Center Santa Fe Springs | — | $65,387 | $17,130 |
| North-West College-Van Nuys Van Nuys | — | $62,356 | $18,845 |
| Unitek College Fremont | — | $61,838 | $17,305 |
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 Hartnell College, approximately 27% 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.
Sample Size: Based on 17 graduates with reported earnings and 15 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.