Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants at Southeastern Community College
Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
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Earnings vs. debt across all practical nursing, vocational nursing and nursing assistants certificate's programs nationally
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
| School | 1 Year | 4 Years | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southeastern Community College | — | $54,526 | — |
| Iowa Western Community College | $33,043 | $56,196 | +70% |
| Des Moines Area Community College | $34,390 | $54,641 | +59% |
| Western Iowa Tech Community College | $29,348 | $47,680 | +62% |
| Eastern Iowa Community College District | $45,662 | $47,427 | +4% |
Compare to Similar Programs in Iowa
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants certificate's programs at peer institutions in Iowa (16 total in state)
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| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr)* | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Southeastern Community CollegeWest Burlington | $6,300 | $33,717* | $54,526 | $16,920 | — |
 Eastern Iowa Community College DistrictDavenport | $4,680 | $45,662* | $47,427 | $19,835 | 0.43 |
 Des Moines Area Community CollegeAnkeny | $5,550 | $34,390* | $54,641 | $11,625 | 0.34 |
 Iowa Western Community CollegeCouncil Bluffs | $6,780 | $33,043* | $56,196 | $18,000 | 0.54 |
 Western Iowa Tech Community CollegeSioux City | $5,042 | $29,348* | $47,680 | $14,499 | 0.49 |
| National Median | — | $44,134* | — | $14,803 | 0.34 |
Career Paths
Occupations commonly associated with practical nursing, vocational nursing and nursing assistants graduates
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 Southeastern 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.
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 4 similar programs in IA. Actual outcomes may vary.