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Practical Nursing at Mifflin County Academy of Science and Technology

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

Mifflin County Academy of Science and Technology's 41% acceptance rate reflects moderate selectivity, a smaller institution with 38 students in Lewistown, PA.

Program Analysis

Mifflin County Academy of Science and Technology's Practical Nursing program produces graduates earning $41,319/yr — within striking distance of the $44,151 national average for this trade.

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.

Loan repayment is a non-issue here — $12,059 in median debt clears fast against $41,319 in annual earnings.

At #569 out of 703 programs, Mifflin County Academy of Science and Technology'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.

TradeSchoolOutlook Score

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Earnings $41,319/yr (-6% vs median)

AI-Proof AI-Proof (82% shielded)

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

Earnings Overview

Year 1 Earnings

$41K

Reported median after graduation

Viable Career Paths

2 of 2

Occupations with strong AI resilience

Median Debt at Graduation

$12,059

3.5 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$40,350

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

See the full career breakdown for Practical Nursing — job titles, salary ranges, and growth projections for graduates from Mifflin County Academy of Science and Technology and 702 other schools.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the TradeSchoolOutlook Score for Practical Nursing at Mifflin County Academy of Science and Technology?

This program scores 64/100 — a respectable number in isolation, but it ranks in the bottom half of Practical Nursing programs nationally. The field is competitive, and stronger options exist.

Is Practical Nursing from Mifflin County Academy of Science 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 Mifflin County Academy of Science and Technology?

Median debt of just $12,059 against $41,319/yr in starting salary means graduates can clear their loans in under 4 months. This is one of the more affordable paths in our dataset.

Are there apprenticeship options for Practical Nursing?

Beyond Mifflin County Academy of Science and Technology'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.

What's the job market like for Practical Nursing from Mifflin County Academy of Science and Technology?

At 258,500 annual openings, Practical Nursing has a very large employment base. Mifflin County Academy of Science and Technology graduates benefit from broad demand, particularly given an aging population and expanding healthcare access.

Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →