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 Virginia

Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants certificate's programs at peer institutions in Virginia (37 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Paul D Camp Community College$36,177
Piedmont Virginia Community College$61,566
Standard Healthcare Services-College of Nursing$56,355$64,351$14,7500.26
ECPI University$51,209$46,276$25,2500.49
Fortis College-Norfolk$50,451$49,631$20,4550.41
Fortis College-Richmond$50,451$49,631$20,4550.41
National Median$44,134$14,8030.34

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

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Virginia schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Piedmont Virginia Community College
Charlottesville
$4,928$61,566
Standard Healthcare Services-College of Nursing
Falls Church
$56,355$14,750
ECPI University
Virginia Beach
$18,484$51,209$25,250
Fortis College-Norfolk
Norfolk
$14,083$50,451$20,455
Fortis College-Richmond
Richmond
$14,986$50,451$20,455

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 Paul D Camp Community College, approximately 27% 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.