Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants at Mission College

In California's competitive nursing market, similar associate programs suggest first-year earnings around $56,700—positioning graduates above the national median but noticeably behind top performers like Unitek College ($72,368) and several other in-state options. The estimated $18,241 in debt produces a manageable 0.32 debt-to-earnings ratio, meaning graduates would owe roughly four months of their first-year salary. That's a solid financial foundation, though the low Pell grant percentage (16%) hints this program may attract students with existing resources rather than those starting from scratch.

What's less clear is why this specific program's outcomes weren't reported. With 56 nursing programs across California and peers at institutions like Butte College and Carrington showing strong results, Mission College's small or non-existent graduate cohort raises questions about program size and consistency. Nursing is generally a reliable path to stable employment, and the estimated debt load here won't create crushing burdens, but parents should verify whether the program regularly produces graduates who transition successfully into the workforce.

The key question: Can you confirm this program has a track record of completions and job placements? The estimates suggest reasonable value if the program delivers, but you're making decisions based on what similar programs achieve elsewhere, not what Mission College nursing graduates have actually earned.