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Practical Nursing at Concorde Career College-San Diego

San Diego, CA · Private for-profit · Certificate · Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants

Concorde Career College-San Diego has a 94% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, a compact campus enrolling 178 students in San Diego, CA.

Program Analysis

Graduates of Concorde Career College-San Diego's Practical Nursing program earn $60,979/yr in their first year — 38% above the $44,151 national median, a strong market signal for this institution.

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.

At $17,179 in median debt against $60,979 in first-year earnings, graduates can expect to clear their loan balance quickly — a hallmark of affordable trade programs.

Ranked #277 out of 703 programs, Concorde Career College-San Diego's Practical Nursing offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.

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

70 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
68
Low End
70
Score
71
High End
Earnings $60,979/yr (38% vs median)
AI-Proof AI-Proof (82% shielded)
Job Market Very Large (258,500 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Year 1 Earnings
$61K
Reported median after graduation
Viable Career Paths
2 of 2
Occupations with strong AI resilience
Median Debt at Graduation
$17,179
3.4 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$59,552
Small cohort — data may not reflect typical outcomes

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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Practical Nursing at Other Schools

Harmony Health Care Institute ($85,953) Schoolcraft Community College District ($75,104) Saint Michael College of Allied Health ($74,782) Otero College ($74,405) Beal University ($72,467) Unitek College ($72,368) Shawsheen Valley School of Practical Nursing ($72,230) Southern Worcester County Regional Vocational School District ($67,498)

Other Majors at Concorde Career College-San Diego

Dental Assisting ($70,807) Medical Assisting ($52,385) Allied Health Professions ($50,059) Medical Assisting ($30,842) Health Administration ($29,797) Dental Assisting ($29,687)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 70/100 TradeSchoolOutlook Score mean for Practical Nursing at Concorde Career College-San Diego?
At 70/100, this is a high-performing trade program. The TradeSchoolOutlook Score combines earnings, AI resilience, and ROI — and this program delivers on all three.
How safe is Practical Nursing from automation?
Practical Nursing rates as "AI-Proof" for AI resilience. With only 18% of tasks exposed to automation, the trade's physical demands provide a natural shield against AI displacement.
How affordable is Practical Nursing at Concorde Career College-San Diego?
Median debt of just $17,179 against $60,979/yr in starting salary means graduates can clear their loans in under 3 months. This is one of the more affordable paths in our dataset.
Should I consider an apprenticeship over a Practical Nursing program at Concorde Career College-San Diego?
Beyond Concorde Career College-San Diego'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.
How many job openings are there for Practical Nursing graduates?
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.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →