Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants at Laredo College
Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings Distribution
How Laredo College graduates compare to all programs nationally
Laredo College graduates earn $45k, placing them in the 53th percentile of all practical nursing, vocational nursing and nursing assistants certificate programs nationally.
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.
Compare to Similar Programs in Texas
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants certificate's programs at peer institutions in Texas (72 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt* | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laredo College | $44,745 | $36,500 | $14,250* | — |
| Alvin Community College | $64,976 | — | $10,215* | 0.16 |
| The Chicago School-College of Nursing | $59,039 | $55,513 | $20,324* | 0.34 |
| Concorde Career College-Dallas | $57,339 | $57,064 | $17,268* | 0.30 |
| Angelina College | $54,637 | — | —* | — |
| Concorde Career College-Grand Prairie | $54,557 | $49,113 | $23,636* | 0.43 |
| National Median | $44,134 | — | $14,803* | 0.34 |
Other Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants Programs in Texas
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Texas schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alvin Community College Alvin | $1,834 | $64,976 | $10,215 |
| The Chicago School-College of Nursing Richardson | — | $59,039 | $20,324 |
| Concorde Career College-Dallas Dallas | — | $57,339 | $17,268 |
| Angelina College Lufkin | $3,150 | $54,637 | — |
| Concorde Career College-Grand Prairie Grand Prairie | — | $54,557 | $23,636 |
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 Laredo College, approximately 38% 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 24 graduates with reported earnings and 14 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.