Practical Nursing at Eastern Center for Arts and Technology

Willow Grove, PA · Public · Certificate · Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants

With 100% of applicants admitted, Eastern Center for Arts and Technology prioritizes broad access, a compact campus enrolling 181 students in Willow Grove, PA.

Program Analysis

Graduates of Eastern Center for Arts and Technology's Practical Nursing program earn $56,261/yr in their first year — 27% 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 $9,950 in median debt against $56,261 in first-year earnings, graduates can expect to clear their loan balance quickly — a hallmark of affordable trade programs.

Ranked #326 out of 703 programs, Eastern Center for Arts and Technology'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.

69 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
67
Low End
69
Score
70
High End
Earnings $56,261/yr (27% vs median)
AI-Proof AI-Proof (82% shielded)
Job Market Very Large (258,500 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Year 1 Earnings
$56K
Reported median after graduation
Viable Career Paths
2 of 2
Occupations with strong AI resilience
Median Debt at Graduation
$9,950
2.1 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$53,814
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

What can you do with a Practical Nursing credential from Eastern Center for Arts and Technology? Our career guide maps every occupation path with earnings and growth data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Eastern Center for Arts and Technology's Practical Nursing program score?
This program scores 69/100, reflecting respectable but not exceptional financial outcomes for Practical Nursing graduates.
Is Practical Nursing from Eastern Center for Arts and Technology a future-proof career choice?
AI resilience is a strength here. Only 18% of Practical Nursing tasks overlap with AI capabilities, and 2 of 2 career paths remain viable even in our most conservative scenario.
What's the typical debt for Practical Nursing graduates from Eastern Center for Arts and Technology?
At $9,950 in median debt, Practical Nursing graduates from Eastern Center for Arts and Technology carry minimal financial burden. The debt-to-income ratio of 0.2x is well below the trade program average.
Are there apprenticeship options for Practical Nursing?
If Eastern Center for Arts and Technology's tuition gives you pause, consider that 2 DOL-registered apprenticeship pathways exist for Practical Nursing. You'd earn while training, avoiding student debt entirely — though completion takes longer than a certificate program.
How many job openings are there for Practical Nursing graduates?
Job availability for Practical Nursing is strong — 258,500 positions open annually across the mapped career paths. For Eastern Center for Arts and Technology graduates specifically, local market conditions in PA may shift the picture.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →