Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants at Southwestern Illinois College

Certificate graduates in practical nursing, vocational nursing and nursing assistants from Southwestern Illinois College earn a median of $27,706 one year after graduating and $33,669 after four years.

Earnings after 1 year
$27,706
After 4 years
$33,669
Median debt
$3,500
Graduates (2 yrs)
566

That is 44% below the national median of $49,693 for this degree. It ranks 633rd of 641 colleges for first-year earnings in practical nursing, vocational nursing and nursing assistants (certificate). Median debt is $3,500, about 13% of one year's earnings — roughly $40 a month on a 10-year repayment plan.

Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants (Certificate) at Southwestern Illinois College vs. nationally

Southwestern Illinois CollegeTypical college
Earnings after 1 year$27,706$49,693
Earnings after 4 years$33,669$56,463
Median debt$3,500$11,750

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Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal financial aid, measured by the U.S. Department of Education from tax records. Debt is the median federal loan balance at graduation.

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Southwestern Illinois College practical nursing, vocational nursing and nursing assistants graduates make?

Graduates with a certificate in practical nursing, vocational nursing and nursing assistants from Southwestern Illinois College earn a median of $27,706 one year after graduation and $33,669 four years after.

How much debt do Southwestern Illinois College practical nursing, vocational nursing and nursing assistants graduates have?

The median federal student loan debt for this program is $3,500, about $40 a month over 10 years.