Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants at Paul D Camp Community College

Comparable nursing programs across Virginia suggest first-year earnings around $44,500, but there's a troubling wrinkle in Paul D Camp's data: reported earnings actually drop to $36,177 by the fourth year. While this could reflect part-time work, career changes, or the small sample size that triggered data suppression in the first place, it's concerning enough that parents should verify current graduate outcomes directly with the school before committing.

The estimated debt of $11,600 is manageable—well below both the state median of $16,200 and national average of $14,800 for similar programs. At a 0.26 debt-to-earnings ratio based on that first-year estimate, graduates would need less than three months of gross income to cover their loans. Other Virginia programs show LPNs can earn considerably more ($50,000-$60,000+), suggesting location and employer type matter significantly in this field.

With limited reported data for this specific program, the smart move is asking the school for verifiable placement rates and actual employer partnerships in the Franklin area. LPN programs generally offer solid returns, but you need confidence that this particular certificate leads where you expect it to—especially given that earnings dip rather than climb in the available data.