Practical Nursing at Rasmussen University-Florida

Ocala, FL · Private for-profit · Certificate · Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants

a compact campus enrolling 3,034 students in Ocala, FL.

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $45,271/yr, roughly in line with the $44,151 national median for Practical Nursing. The value proposition here depends on cost, not earnings.

The 36.5x 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.

With only 18% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, the scenario spread is tight at 15%. Career paths for Practical Nursing are among the more automation-resistant trades we analyze.

With first-year pay of $45,271 far exceeding the $14,167 median debt, the payback timeline is measured in months, not years.

At #420 out of 703 programs, Rasmussen University-Florida's financial outcomes for Practical Nursing trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

Earnings growth is modest: $45,271 to $53,941 over five years (19% gain). This trade may have a lower salary ceiling than high-growth professions.

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

67 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
65
Low End
67
Score
68
High End
Earnings $45,271/yr (3% vs median)
AI-Proof AI-Proof (82% shielded)
Job Market Very Large (258,500 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$556K
4.5% annual growth
Earnings Multiple
36.8x
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
$15,117
Median Debt at Graduation
$14,167
3.8 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$53,941
19% 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

What can you do with a Practical Nursing credential from Rasmussen University-Florida? Our career guide maps every occupation path with earnings and growth data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Rasmussen University-Florida's Practical Nursing program score?
A score of 67/100 reflects decent absolute metrics, but Rasmussen University-Florida trails the majority of Practical Nursing programs on relative rankings. Context matters more than the raw number.
How AI-proof is a career in Practical Nursing?
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.
Can I learn Practical Nursing through an apprenticeship instead of Rasmussen University-Florida?
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 Rasmussen University-Florida.
Will Practical Nursing graduates from Rasmussen University-Florida find jobs?
With approximately 258,500 annual openings across mapped careers, Practical Nursing offers a very large employment pool. Rasmussen University-Florida graduates enter a market shaped by an aging population and expanding healthcare access.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →