Median Debt
$13,150
11% below national median

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 Kansas

Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants certificate's programs at peer institutions in Kansas (28 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Neosho County Community College$49,331$13,150
Donnelly College$49,147$50,011$27,6260.56
Kansas City Kansas Community College$48,862$54,440$14,7500.30
Hutchinson Community College$45,344$43,748$13,2100.29
Rasmussen University-Kansas$45,271$46,881$21,2740.47
Washburn Institute of Technology$43,321$46,895$17,2830.40
National Median$44,134$14,8030.34

Other Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants Programs in Kansas

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Kansas schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Donnelly College
Kansas City
$10,350$49,147$27,626
Kansas City Kansas Community College
Kansas City
$3,150$48,862$14,750
Hutchinson Community College
Hutchinson
$3,420$45,344$13,210
Rasmussen University-Kansas
Topeka
$15,340$45,271$21,274
Washburn Institute of Technology
Topeka
$9,120$43,321$17,283

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 Neosho County Community College, approximately 20% 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.