Practical Nursing at Bryant & Stratton College-Virginia Beach

Virginia Beach, VA · Private nonprofit · Certificate · Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants

a smaller institution with 1,327 students in Virginia Beach, VA.

Program Analysis

At $45,098/yr, Practical Nursing graduates from Bryant & Stratton College-Virginia Beach land near the $44,151 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

With a 25.6x return on tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

The 0% spread between best and worst-case AI scenarios signals strong resilience. Most careers in Practical Nursing involve physical, hands-on work that current AI cannot replicate.

The median debt load of $16,500 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios in vocational education.

A #556 ranking among 703 Practical Nursing programs places Bryant & Stratton College-Virginia Beach in the lower half. Price, proximity, and personal fit become the stronger arguments.

For students considering alternatives, 2 registered apprenticeship programs align with Practical Nursing careers — offering paid training instead of tuition costs.

64 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
63
Low End
64
Score
65
High End
Earnings $45,098/yr (2% vs median)
AI-Proof AI-Proof (82% shielded)
Job Market Very Large (258,500 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$472K
1.0% annual growth
Earnings Multiple
25.6x
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
$18,457
Median Debt at Graduation
$16,500
4.4 months of Year 1 earnings

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

What can you do with a Practical Nursing credential from Bryant & Stratton College-Virginia Beach? Our career guide maps every occupation path with earnings and growth data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Bryant & Stratton College-Virginia Beach's Practical Nursing program score?
At 64/100, the score looks reasonable — but Practical Nursing is a high-scoring trade overall. Compared to peers, this program's earnings and ROI fall below the median.
Will AI replace Practical Nursing jobs?
This is one of the more automation-resistant trades. Practical Nursing work requires physical skill and on-site presence — qualities AI cannot provide. Bryant & Stratton College-Virginia Beach's score of 64/100 reflects this durability.
Can I learn Practical Nursing through an apprenticeship instead of Bryant & Stratton College-Virginia Beach?
The DOL recognizes 2 apprenticeship pathways related to Practical Nursing. For students weighing Bryant & Stratton College-Virginia Beach's program cost against alternatives, apprenticeships offer zero-tuition entry with paid employment from day one.
Will Practical Nursing graduates from Bryant & Stratton College-Virginia Beach find jobs?
The career paths mapped to Practical Nursing have roughly 258,500 combined annual openings nationally, making this a very large job market. Demand is driven by an aging population and expanding healthcare access.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →