Practical Nursing at Franklin County Career and Technology Center

Chambersburg, PA · Public · Certificate · Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants

With 92% of applicants admitted, Franklin County Career and Technology Center prioritizes broad access, a compact campus enrolling 51 students in Chambersburg, PA.

Program Analysis

At $48,947 per year, Practical Nursing graduates from Franklin County Career and Technology Center earn slightly above the $44,151 national median. The premium is real but not dramatic.

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.

The median debt load of $14,760 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios in vocational education.

At #439 out of 703 programs, Franklin County Career and Technology Center's financial outcomes for Practical Nursing trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

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

67 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
65
Low End
67
Score
68
High End
Earnings $48,947/yr (11% vs median)
AI-Proof AI-Proof (82% shielded)
Job Market Very Large (258,500 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Year 1 Earnings
$49K
Reported median after graduation
Viable Career Paths
2 of 2
Occupations with strong AI resilience
Median Debt at Graduation
$14,760
3.6 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$48,458
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

Practical Nursing opens doors to multiple career tracks. Our pillar guide covers every mapped occupation with salary data and AI resilience ratings.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Franklin County Career and Technology Center's Practical Nursing program score?
A score of 67/100 reflects decent absolute metrics, but Franklin County Career and Technology Center trails the majority of Practical Nursing programs on relative rankings. Context matters more than the raw number.
How AI-proof is a career in Practical Nursing?
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.
Are there apprenticeship options for Practical Nursing?
Beyond Franklin County Career and Technology 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.
Will Practical Nursing graduates from Franklin County Career and Technology Center find jobs?
Job availability for Practical Nursing is strong — 258,500 positions open annually across the mapped career paths. For Franklin County Career and Technology Center graduates specifically, local market conditions in PA may shift the picture.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →