Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants at Southern State Community College
Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
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 Ohio
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants certificate's programs at peer institutions in Ohio (77 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr)* | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southern State Community College | $43,207* | $54,078 | $16,364 | — |
| Cincinnati State Technical and Community College | $53,908* | $40,248 | $21,438 | 0.40 |
| Fortis College-Cincinnati | $49,956* | $47,995 | $28,378 | 0.57 |
| Fortis College-Columbus | $49,956* | $47,995 | $28,378 | 0.57 |
| Cuyahoga Community College District | $48,692* | $44,617 | $19,750 | 0.41 |
| Central Ohio Technical College | $48,483* | $46,155 | $14,281 | 0.29 |
| National Median | $44,134* | — | $14,803 | 0.34 |
Other Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants Programs in Ohio
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Ohio schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati State Technical and Community College Cincinnati | $5,400 | $53,908 | $21,438 |
| Fortis College-Cincinnati Cincinnati | $14,283 | $49,956 | $28,378 |
| Fortis College-Columbus Westerville | $14,148 | $49,956 | $28,378 |
| Cuyahoga Community College District Cleveland | $3,736 | $48,692 | $19,750 |
| Central Ohio Technical College Newark | $5,136 | $48,483 | $14,281 |
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 Southern State Community College, approximately 21% 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 49 similar programs in OH. Actual outcomes may vary.