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Practical Nursing at Erie 2 Chautauqua Cattaraugus BOCES-Practical Nursing Program

Angola, NY · Public · Certificate · Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants

with a smaller student body of 31 in Angola, NY.

Program Analysis

Starting salaries of $36,807/yr fall 17% below the $44,151 national median for Practical Nursing. The financial case depends heavily on whether tuition compensates.

AI disruption models show minimal impact on this program's career paths. The gap between optimistic and pessimistic scenarios is just 0% — this trade's hands-on core resists automation.

Ranked #624 of 703 Practical Nursing programs, Erie 2 Chautauqua Cattaraugus BOCES-Practical Nursing Program falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

There are 2 registered apprenticeship pathways mapped to Practical Nursing, including Nurse, Licensed Practical (median $62,340/yr). Apprenticeships offer an alternative route that combines paid work with structured training.

TradeSchoolOutlook Score

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Score

High End

Earnings $36,807/yr (-17% vs median)

AI-Proof AI-Proof (82% shielded)

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

Earnings Overview

Year 1 Earnings

$37K

Reported median after graduation

Viable Career Paths

2 of 2

Occupations with strong AI resilience

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$35,861

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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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 62/100 TradeSchoolOutlook Score mean for Practical Nursing at Erie 2 Chautauqua Cattaraugus BOCES-Practical Nursing Program?

At 62/100, 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.

How AI-proof is a career in Practical Nursing?

Highly resilient. Practical Nursing careers are fundamentally hands-on — they require physical presence and manual skill that AI cannot replicate. Erie 2 Chautauqua Cattaraugus BOCES-Practical Nursing Program graduates retain 2 of 2 viable career paths even under conservative assumptions.

Can you still earn well with Practical Nursing from Erie 2 Chautauqua Cattaraugus BOCES-Practical Nursing Program?

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?

The DOL recognizes 2 apprenticeship pathways related to Practical Nursing. For students weighing Erie 2 Chautauqua Cattaraugus BOCES-Practical Nursing Program's program cost against alternatives, apprenticeships offer zero-tuition entry with paid employment from day one.

What's the job market like for Practical Nursing from Erie 2 Chautauqua Cattaraugus BOCES-Practical Nursing Program?

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 →