Est. Earnings (1yr)
$31,865
Est. from KY median (17 programs)
Est. Median Debt
$23,231
Est. from KY median (4 programs)

Where MedQuest College Stands

Earnings vs. debt across all practical nursing, vocational nursing and nursing assistants certificate's programs nationally

Compare to Similar Programs in Kentucky

Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants certificate's programs at peer institutions in Kentucky (23 total in state)

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SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)*Earnings (4yr)Median Debt*Debt/Earnings
MedQuest CollegeLouisvilleโ€”$31,865*โ€”$23,231*โ€”
Beckfield College-FlorenceFlorence$13,295$48,479*$49,461$20,502*0.42
Galen College of Nursing-LouisvilleLouisvilleโ€”$46,830*$49,424$16,642*0.36
ATA CollegeLouisville$13,930$41,553*$50,873$28,849*0.69
Sullivan UniversityLouisville$14,220$40,909*$43,242$25,959*0.63
Hopkinsville Community CollegeHopkinsville$4,656$37,077*โ€”$10,898*0.29
National Medianโ€”$44,134*โ€”$14,803*0.34
* Estimated from similar programs

Career Paths

Occupations commonly associated with practical nursing, vocational nursing and nursing assistants graduates

Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses

Care for ill, injured, or convalescing patients or persons with disabilities in hospitals, nursing homes, clinics, private homes, group homes, and similar institutions. May work under the supervision of a registered nurse. Licensing required.

$62,340/yrJobs growth:Postsecondary nondegree award

Nursing Assistants

Provide or assist with basic care or support under the direction of onsite licensed nursing staff. Perform duties such as monitoring of health status, feeding, bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, or ambulation of patients in a health or nursing facility. May include medication administration and other health-related tasks. Includes nursing care attendants, nursing aides, and nursing attendants.

$39,430/yrJobs growth:
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 MedQuest College, approximately 44% 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 17 similar programs in KY. Actual outcomes may vary.