Practical Nursing at Choffin Career and Technical Center

Youngstown, OH · Public · Certificate · Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants

a compact campus enrolling 73 students in Youngstown, OH.

Program Analysis

Starting salaries of $37,419/yr fall 15% below the $44,151 national median for Practical Nursing. The financial case depends heavily on whether tuition compensates.

With a 30.4x 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.

At $6,000 in median debt against $37,419 in first-year earnings, graduates can expect to clear their loan balance quickly — a hallmark of affordable trade programs.

A #618 ranking among 703 Practical Nursing programs places Choffin Career and Technical Center 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.

62 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
61
Low End
62
Score
62
High End
Earnings $37,419/yr (-15% vs median)
AI-Proof AI-Proof (82% shielded)
Job Market Very Large (258,500 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$391K
1.0% annual growth
Earnings Multiple
30.4x
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
$12,889
Median Debt at Graduation
$6,000
1.9 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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 62/100 TradeSchoolOutlook Score mean for Practical Nursing at Choffin Career and Technical Center?
This program scores 62/100 — a respectable number in isolation, but it ranks in the bottom half of Practical Nursing programs nationally. The field is competitive, and stronger options exist.
Is Practical Nursing from Choffin Career and Technical Center a future-proof career choice?
For Choffin Career and Technical Center 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.
How affordable is Practical Nursing at Choffin Career and Technical Center?
At $6,000 in median debt, Practical Nursing graduates from Choffin Career and Technical Center carry minimal financial burden. The debt-to-income ratio of 0.2x is well below the trade program average.
Is Choffin Career and Technical Center a good choice for Practical Nursing despite lower starting pay?
First-year earnings trail the national median, but starting salary isn't the full picture. Regional cost of living, career trajectory, and tuition cost all factor in. Check the five-year earnings data when available.
What apprenticeship pathways exist for Practical Nursing graduates?
Beyond Choffin Career and Technical Center's classroom route, 2 registered apprenticeships map to Practical Nursing careers — including Nurse, Licensed Practical. Apprenticeships trade shorter program length for longer on-the-job training, typically 2-4 years.
Is there demand for Practical Nursing workers?
The very large job market (258,500 annual openings) works in favor of Practical Nursing graduates. The national outlook is driven by an aging population and expanding healthcare access, though regional variation matters.
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