Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants at Poplar Bluff Technical Career Center
Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
poplarbluffschools.netEarnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
| School | 1 Year | 4 Years | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poplar Bluff Technical Career Center | — | $39,756 | — |
| Mineral Area College | $55,389 | $58,809 | +6% |
| Applied Tech | $43,456 | $53,312 | +23% |
| Moberly Area Community College | $44,405 | $50,778 | +14% |
| Cass Career Center | $50,718 | $47,062 | -7% |
Compare to Similar Programs in Missouri
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants certificate's programs at peer institutions in Missouri (33 total in state)
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr)* | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt* | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Poplar Bluff Technical Career CenterPoplar Bluff | — | $43,355* | $39,756 | $14,739* | — |
 North Central Missouri CollegeTrenton | $4,950 | $59,889* | — | $15,750* | 0.26 |
 Mineral Area CollegePark Hills | $5,180 | $55,389* | $58,809 | $10,500* | 0.19 |
 Four Rivers Career CenterWashington | $18,345 | $50,931* | $37,889 | $14,913* | 0.29 |
 Cass Career CenterHarrisonville | — | $50,718* | $47,062 | $12,064* | 0.24 |
 Lex La-Ray Technical CenterLexington | — | $48,192* | — | $14,727* | 0.31 |
| National Median | — | $44,134* | — | $14,803* | 0.34 |
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 Poplar Bluff Technical Career Center, approximately 77% 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 22 similar programs in MO. Actual outcomes may vary.