Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants at Lawson State Community College
Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Compare to Similar Programs in Alabama
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants certificate's programs at peer institutions in Alabama (21 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr)* | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lawson State Community College | $45,668* | — | $15,926 | — |
| Chattahoochee Valley Community College | $63,335* | — | $9,875 | 0.16 |
| Northeast Alabama Community College | $53,855* | — | $8,950 | 0.17 |
| Herzing University-Birmingham | $47,310* | $55,934 | $22,586 | 0.48 |
| Reid State Technical College | $44,026* | $38,694 | $17,319 | 0.39 |
| George C Wallace State Community College-Selma | $41,533* | — | $16,000 | 0.39 |
| National Median | $44,134* | — | $14,803 | 0.34 |
Other Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants Programs in Alabama
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Alabama schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chattahoochee Valley Community College Phenix City | $5,040 | $63,335 | $9,875 |
| Northeast Alabama Community College Rainsville | $4,980 | $53,855 | $8,950 |
| Herzing University-Birmingham Birmingham | $13,420 | $47,310 | $22,586 |
| Reid State Technical College Evergreen | $6,100 | $44,026 | $17,319 |
| George C Wallace State Community College-Selma Selma | $4,680 | $41,533 | $16,000 |
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 Lawson State Community College, approximately 60% 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.
Estimated Earnings: Actual earnings data is not available for this program (typically due to privacy thresholds when fewer than 30 graduates reported earnings). The estimate shown is based on the median of 6 similar programs in AL. Actual outcomes may vary.