Practical Nursing at North-West College-Van Nuys

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

with a smaller student body of 225 in Van Nuys, CA.

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $62,356 put North-West College-Van Nuys's Practical Nursing program 41% above the national median of $44,151 — one of the higher-earning programs in this field.

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.

With first-year pay of $62,356 far exceeding the $15,487 median debt, the payback timeline is measured in months, not years.

Ranked #276 out of 703 programs, North-West College-Van Nuys's Practical Nursing offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.

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

70 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
68
Low End
70
Score
71
High End
Earnings $62,356/yr (41% vs median)
AI-Proof AI-Proof (82% shielded)
Job Market Very Large (258,500 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Year 1 Earnings
$62K
Reported median after graduation
Viable Career Paths
2 of 2
Occupations with strong AI resilience
Median Debt at Graduation
$15,487
3.0 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$55,941
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

What can you do with a Practical Nursing credential from North-West College-Van Nuys? Our career guide maps every occupation path with earnings and growth data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 70/100 TradeSchoolOutlook Score mean for Practical Nursing at North-West College-Van Nuys?
A score of 70/100 indicates strong financial outcomes. North-West College-Van Nuys's Practical Nursing graduates fare well on earnings, job market size, and return on investment.
How safe is Practical Nursing from automation?
For North-West College-Van Nuys graduates, AI risk is minimal. Practical Nursing rated "AI-Proof" — 82% of the work involves hands-on skills that current AI simply can't perform.
What's the typical debt for Practical Nursing graduates from North-West College-Van Nuys?
Median debt of just $15,487 against $62,356/yr in starting salary means graduates can clear their loans in under 3 months. This is one of the more affordable paths in our dataset.
Can I learn Practical Nursing through an apprenticeship instead of North-West College-Van Nuys?
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 North-West College-Van Nuys.
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. North-West College-Van Nuys graduates enter a market shaped by an aging population and expanding healthcare access.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →