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Practical Nursing at Lakeshore Technical College

Cleveland, WI · Public · Certificate · Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants

a smaller institution with 1,838 students in Cleveland, WI.

Program Analysis

At $39,553/yr, Practical Nursing graduates from Lakeshore Technical College land near the $44,151 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

The 105.8x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. Trade programs often deliver strong ratios, and this one is a standout.

AI risk is moderate — 18% task exposure — and the 16% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook for Practical Nursing graduates.

The median debt load of $5,661 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios in vocational education.

Ranked #172 out of 703 programs, Lakeshore Technical College's Practical Nursing program lands in the top 5% — a strong signal of graduate success.

The five-year earnings trajectory from $39,553 to $47,892 shows 21% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.

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

TradeSchoolOutlook Score

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Score

High End

Earnings $39,553/yr (-10% vs median)

AI-Proof AI-Proof (82% shielded)

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

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings

$495K

4.9% annual growth

Earnings Multiple (In-State)

106.5x

10-year earnings ÷ tuition

Viable Career Paths

2 of 2

Occupations with strong AI resilience

Projected 10-Year Earnings

Based on actual graduate salary data and Bureau of Labor Statistics growth projections.

Program Tuition (In-State)

$4,649

Out-of-state: $6,842

Median Debt at Graduation

$5,661

1.7 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$47,892

21% growth from Year 1

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 is the TradeSchoolOutlook Score for Practical Nursing at Lakeshore Technical College?

At 77/100, this is a high-performing trade program. The TradeSchoolOutlook Score combines earnings, AI resilience, and ROI — and this program delivers on all three.

Will AI replace Practical Nursing jobs?

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 Lakeshore Technical College?

Median debt of just $5,661 against $39,553/yr in starting salary means graduates can clear their loans in under 2 months. This is one of the more affordable paths in our dataset.

Why does Lakeshore Technical College rank so high for Practical Nursing?

Among 703 Practical Nursing programs, Lakeshore Technical College's #172 position reflects consistently above-average results across earnings, ROI, and employment probability.

What apprenticeship pathways exist for Practical Nursing graduates?

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 a program at Lakeshore Technical College.

Is there demand for Practical Nursing workers?

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 →