Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants at McDowell Technical Community College
Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings Distribution
How McDowell Technical Community College graduates compare to all programs nationally
McDowell Technical Community College graduates earn $51k, placing them in the 80th 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 North Carolina
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants certificate's programs at peer institutions in North Carolina (48 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McDowell Technical Community College | $51,299 | $46,612 | — | — |
| Isothermal Community College | $51,324 | $43,831 | $6,625 | 0.13 |
| Rockingham Community College | $49,931 | — | — | — |
| Forsyth Technical Community College | $48,466 | $53,988 | $15,550 | 0.32 |
| Montgomery Community College | $47,578 | $42,280 | — | — |
| Fayetteville Technical Community College | $47,495 | $51,076 | $14,746 | 0.31 |
| National Median | $44,134 | — | $14,803 | 0.34 |
Other Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants Programs in North Carolina
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across North Carolina schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Isothermal Community College Spindale | $2,030 | $51,324 | $6,625 |
| Rockingham Community College Wentworth | $1,966 | $49,931 | — |
| Forsyth Technical Community College Winston-Salem | $2,256 | $48,466 | $15,550 |
| Montgomery Community College Troy | $2,538 | $47,578 | — |
| Fayetteville Technical Community College Fayetteville | $2,628 | $47,495 | $14,746 |
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 McDowell Technical Community College, approximately 37% 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 40 graduates with reported earnings and 18 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.