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Practical Nursing at North-West College-Glendale

Glendale, CA · Private for-profit · Certificate · Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants

a compact campus enrolling 100 students in Glendale, CA.

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $50,771/yr, edging above the $44,151 national average for Practical Nursing — a modest premium that suggests solid regional demand for this trade.

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 $18,075 in median debt against $50,771 in first-year earnings, graduates can expect to clear their loan balance quickly — a hallmark of affordable trade programs.

A #380 ranking among 703 Practical Nursing programs places North-West College-Glendale in the lower half. Price, proximity, and personal fit become the stronger arguments.

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

TradeSchoolOutlook Score

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Score

High End

Earnings $50,771/yr (15% vs median)

AI-Proof AI-Proof (82% shielded)

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

Earnings Overview

Year 1 Earnings

$51K

Reported median after graduation

Viable Career Paths

2 of 2

Occupations with strong AI resilience

Median Debt at Graduation

$18,075

4.3 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$50,045

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the TradeSchoolOutlook Score for Practical Nursing at North-West College-Glendale?

A score of 68/100 reflects decent absolute metrics, but North-West College-Glendale trails the majority of Practical Nursing programs on relative rankings. Context matters more than the raw number.

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.

Should I consider an apprenticeship over a Practical Nursing program at North-West College-Glendale?

Beyond North-West College-Glendale'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 North-West College-Glendale find jobs?

At 258,500 annual openings, Practical Nursing has a very large employment base. North-West College-Glendale 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 →