Practical Nursing at Beckfield College-Florence

Florence, KY · Private for-profit · Certificate · Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants

a smaller institution with 612 students in Florence, KY.

Program Analysis

At $48,479 per year, Practical Nursing graduates from Beckfield College-Florence earn slightly above the $44,151 national median. The premium is real but not dramatic.

With a 40.9x return on tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

The 7% 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.

The median debt load of $13,723 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios in vocational education.

A #291 ranking among 703 Practical Nursing programs places Beckfield College-Florence in the middle-to-upper range. Solid, not exceptional.

The limited growth from $48,479 to $53,690 over five years suggests earnings in this trade plateau relatively early in one's career.

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

70 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
69
Low End
70
Score
70
High End
Earnings $48,479/yr (10% vs median)
AI-Proof AI-Proof (82% shielded)
Job Market Very Large (258,500 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$545K
2.6% annual growth
Earnings Multiple
41.0x
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
$13,295
Median Debt at Graduation
$13,723
3.4 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$53,690
11% 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

Practical Nursing opens doors to multiple career tracks. Our pillar guide covers every mapped occupation with salary data and AI resilience ratings.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the TradeSchoolOutlook Score for Practical Nursing at Beckfield College-Florence?
At 70/100, this is a high-performing trade program. The TradeSchoolOutlook Score combines earnings, AI resilience, and ROI — and this program delivers on all three.
How safe is Practical Nursing from automation?
For Beckfield College-Florence 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.
How affordable is Practical Nursing at Beckfield College-Florence?
At $13,723 in median debt, Practical Nursing graduates from Beckfield College-Florence carry minimal financial burden. The debt-to-income ratio of 0.3x is well below the trade program average.
What apprenticeship pathways exist for Practical Nursing graduates?
The DOL recognizes 2 apprenticeship pathways related to Practical Nursing. For students weighing Beckfield College-Florence's program cost against alternatives, apprenticeships offer zero-tuition entry with paid employment from day one.
Is there demand for Practical Nursing workers?
At 258,500 annual openings, Practical Nursing has a very large employment base. Beckfield College-Florence graduates benefit from broad demand, particularly given an aging population and expanding healthcare access.
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