Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants at Suncoast Technical College
Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings Distribution
How Suncoast Technical College graduates compare to all programs nationally
Suncoast Technical College graduates earn $40k, placing them in the 32th percentile of all practical nursing, vocational nursing and nursing assistants certificate programs nationally.
Compare to Similar Programs in Florida
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants certificate's programs at peer institutions in Florida (110 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suncoast Technical College | $40,364 | — | — | — |
| Florida State College at Jacksonville | $57,579 | — | $19,000 | 0.33 |
| Meridian College | $54,072 | — | — | — |
| Herzing University-Orlando | $47,310 | $55,934 | $22,586 | 0.48 |
| Herzing University-Tampa | $47,310 | $55,934 | $22,586 | 0.48 |
| Pinellas Technical College-St. Petersburg | $47,306 | — | $17,485 | 0.37 |
| National Median | $44,134 | — | $14,803 | 0.34 |
Other Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants Programs in Florida
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Florida schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida State College at Jacksonville Jacksonville | $2,878 | $57,579 | $19,000 |
| Meridian College Sarasota | — | $54,072 | — |
| Herzing University-Orlando Winter Park | $13,420 | $47,310 | $22,586 |
| Herzing University-Tampa Tampa | $13,420 | $47,310 | $22,586 |
| Pinellas Technical College-St. Petersburg Saint Petersburg | — | $47,306 | $17,485 |
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 Suncoast Technical College, approximately 11% 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 26 graduates with reported earnings and 14 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.