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Practical Nursing at Angelina College

Lufkin, TX · Public · Certificate · Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants

a compact campus enrolling 2,355 students in Lufkin, TX.

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $54,637/yr, edging above the $44,151 national average for Practical Nursing — a modest premium that suggests solid regional demand for this trade.

The 181.5x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. Trade programs often deliver strong ratios, and this one is a standout.

With only 18% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, the scenario spread is tight at 0%. Career paths for Practical Nursing are among the more automation-resistant trades we analyze.

Ranked #16 out of 703 programs, Angelina College's Practical Nursing program lands in the top 5% — a strong signal of graduate success.

Practical Nursing connects to 2 apprenticeship options. The earn-while-you-learn model can be a strong alternative or complement to a certificate program.

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Earnings $54,637/yr (24% vs median)

AI-Proof AI-Proof (82% shielded)

Job Market Very Large (258,500 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings

$572K

1.0% annual growth

Earnings Multiple (In-State)

181.5x

10-year earnings ÷ tuition

Viable Career Paths

2 of 2

Occupations with strong AI resilience

Projected 10-Year Earnings

Based on actual graduate salary data and Bureau of Labor Statistics growth projections.

Program Tuition (In-State)

$3,150

Out-of-state: $6,150

Top Career Paths

Top career paths for Practical Nursing graduates by median salary.

Career Path	Median Salary	Growth	AI-ProofAI
Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses	$62,340	+2.6%	75%
Nursing assistants	$39,530	+2.3%	90%

Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses

$62,340

+2.6% growth 75% AI-proof

Nursing assistants

$39,530

+2.3% growth 90% AI-proof

Practical Nursing Career Guide

From day-one roles to senior positions, Practical Nursing careers span a range of specializations. Read the complete outlook for graduates entering healthcare.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Angelina College's Practical Nursing program score?

This program scores 85/100 — placing it among the stronger programs for Practical Nursing nationally. The score reflects above-average earnings, hands-on AI resilience, and solid financial return.

How AI-proof is a career in Practical Nursing?

For Angelina College graduates, AI risk is minimal. Practical Nursing rated "AI-Proof" — 82% of the work involves hands-on skills that current AI simply can't perform.

Is Angelina College one of the best schools for Practical Nursing?

Among 703 Practical Nursing programs, Angelina College's #16 position reflects consistently above-average results across earnings, ROI, and employment probability.

What apprenticeship pathways exist for Practical Nursing graduates?

Yes — 2 registered apprenticeship programs are mapped to Practical Nursing career paths, including Nurse, Licensed Practical. Apprenticeships offer paid on-the-job training as an alternative or complement to a program at Angelina College.

Is there demand for Practical Nursing workers?

Job availability for Practical Nursing is strong — 258,500 positions open annually across the mapped career paths. For Angelina College graduates specifically, local market conditions in TX may shift the picture.

Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →