Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants at Warrensburg Area Career Center
Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
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Compare to Similar Programs in Missouri
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants certificate's programs at peer institutions in Missouri (33 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr)* | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warrensburg Area Career Center | $43,355* | $47,854 | $12,614 | — |
| North Central Missouri College | $59,889* | — | $15,750 | 0.26 |
| Mineral Area College | $55,389* | $58,809 | $10,500 | 0.19 |
| Four Rivers Career Center | $50,931* | $37,889 | $14,913 | 0.29 |
| Cass Career Center | $50,718* | $47,062 | $12,064 | 0.24 |
| Lex La-Ray Technical Center | $48,192* | — | $14,727 | 0.31 |
| National Median | $44,134* | — | $14,803 | 0.34 |
Other Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants Programs in Missouri
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Missouri schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Central Missouri College Trenton | $4,950 | $59,889 | $15,750 |
| Mineral Area College Park Hills | $5,180 | $55,389 | $10,500 |
| Four Rivers Career Center Washington | $18,345 | $50,931 | $14,913 |
| Cass Career Center Harrisonville | — | $50,718 | $12,064 |
| Lex La-Ray Technical Center Lexington | — | $48,192 | $14,727 |
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 Warrensburg Area Career Center, approximately 68% 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 22 similar programs in MO. Actual outcomes may vary.