Practical Nursing at Holy Name Medical Center-Sister Claire Tynan School of Nursing

Englewood Cliffs, NJ · Private nonprofit · Certificate · Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants

Admission to Holy Name Medical Center-Sister Claire Tynan School of Nursing is competitive, with 25% of applicants accepted, a compact campus enrolling 181 students in Englewood Cliffs, NJ.

Program Analysis

Graduates of Holy Name Medical Center-Sister Claire Tynan School of Nursing's Practical Nursing program earn $62,684/yr in their first year — 42% above the $44,151 national median, a strong market signal for this institution.

With a 27.9x 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 $10,700 in median debt against $62,684 in first-year earnings, graduates can expect to clear their loan balance quickly — a hallmark of affordable trade programs.

A #317 ranking among 703 Practical Nursing programs places Holy Name Medical Center-Sister Claire Tynan School of Nursing in the middle-to-upper range. Solid, not exceptional.

For students considering alternatives, 2 registered apprenticeship programs align with Practical Nursing careers — offering paid training instead of tuition costs.

69 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
68
Low End
69
Score
70
High End
Earnings $62,684/yr (42% vs median)
AI-Proof AI-Proof (82% shielded)
Job Market Very Large (258,500 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Year 1 Earnings
$63K
Reported median after graduation
Earnings Multiple
27.9x
10-year earnings ÷ tuition
Viable Career Paths
2 of 2
Occupations with strong AI resilience
Program Tuition
$23,489
Median Debt at Graduation
$10,700
2.0 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$58,227
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

About Practical Nursing Careers

Your career begins on the front lines of patient care as a nursing assistant. In a hospital or long-term care facility, your active days will be spent helping patients with essential tasks like bathing, eating, and moving safely. You’ll be a vital part of the medical team, taking blood pressure and temperature and serving as the eyes and ears for the supervising nurses.

Read the full Practical Nursing career guide →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the TradeSchoolOutlook Score for Practical Nursing at Holy Name Medical Center-Sister Claire Tynan School of Nursing?
A score of 69/100 puts this program in competitive territory — solid outcomes, though not at the top of the Practical Nursing field.
How safe is Practical Nursing from automation?
Highly resilient. Practical Nursing careers are fundamentally hands-on — they require physical presence and manual skill that AI cannot replicate. Graduates retain 2 of 2 viable career paths even under conservative assumptions.
How affordable is Practical Nursing at Holy Name Medical Center-Sister Claire Tynan School of Nursing?
At $10,700 in median debt, Practical Nursing graduates from Holy Name Medical Center-Sister Claire Tynan School of Nursing 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?
Yes — 2 registered apprenticeship programs are mapped to Practical Nursing career paths, including Nurse, Licensed Practical. Apprenticeships offer paid on-the-job training as an alternative or complement to certificate programs.
How many job openings are there for Practical Nursing graduates?
With approximately 258,500 annual openings across mapped careers, Practical Nursing offers a very large employment pool. Physical trades tend to have steady demand driven by infrastructure and construction cycles.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →