Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants at Richmond Community College
Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings Distribution
How Richmond Community College graduates compare to all programs nationally
Richmond Community College graduates earn $43k, placing them in the 44th percentile of all practical nursing, vocational nursing and nursing assistants certificate programs nationally.
Compare to Similar Programs in North Carolina
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants certificate's programs at peer institutions in North Carolina (48 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt* | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond Community College | $42,826 | — | $14,746* | — |
| Isothermal Community College | $51,324 | $43,831 | $6,625* | 0.13 |
| McDowell Technical Community College | $51,299 | $46,612 | —* | — |
| Rockingham Community College | $49,931 | — | —* | — |
| Forsyth Technical Community College | $48,466 | $53,988 | $15,550* | 0.32 |
| Montgomery Community College | $47,578 | $42,280 | —* | — |
| National Median | $44,134 | — | $14,803* | 0.34 |
Other Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants Programs in North Carolina
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across North Carolina schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Isothermal Community College Spindale | $2,030 | $51,324 | $6,625 |
| McDowell Technical Community College Marion | $1,958 | $51,299 | — |
| Rockingham Community College Wentworth | $1,966 | $49,931 | — |
| Forsyth Technical Community College Winston-Salem | $2,256 | $48,466 | $15,550 |
| Montgomery Community College Troy | $2,538 | $47,578 | — |
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 Richmond Community College, approximately 31% 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.
Sample Size: Based on 21 graduates with reported earnings and 10 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.