Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants at Traviss Technical College

Traviss Technical College delivers exactly what Florida families expect from a practical nursing program—solid training at a manageable cost. With $11,000 in median debt and starting earnings of $41,235, graduates face one of the lowest debt burdens in the state and walk away with a debt-to-earnings ratio of just 0.27. That's substantially better than the national picture for LPN programs, where typical debt hits nearly $15,000.

The earnings story requires perspective. While $41,235 sits slightly below the national median, it actually places this program at the 60th percentile among Florida's 110 LPN programs—meaning graduates out-earn those from most comparable Florida schools. The gap between Traviss and top Florida programs like Florida State College Jacksonville ($57,579) reflects legitimate market differences: location, employer networks, and perhaps program length. But many of those higher-earning programs also carry significantly more debt.

For families watching their budget—particularly the 40% receiving Pell grants—this represents a smart entry point into healthcare. You're getting licensed practical nursing credentials that lead to immediate employment, with debt low enough that monthly payments won't overwhelm an LPN salary. The program won't catapult your child to the top of the earnings ladder, but it offers reliable middle-of-the-pack outcomes at a price that makes the math work from day one.