Practical Nursing at Berkeley College-Woodland Park

Woodland Park, NJ · Private for-profit · Certificate · Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants

with a smaller student body of 1,798 in Woodland Park, NJ.

Program Analysis

Berkeley College-Woodland Park's Practical Nursing graduates start at $46,611/yr — above the $44,151 national average, though not by a wide margin.

With a 17.1x return on tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

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.

Loan repayment is a non-issue here — $16,500 in median debt clears fast against $46,611 in annual earnings.

A #615 ranking among 703 Practical Nursing programs places Berkeley College-Woodland Park 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.

62 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
61
Low End
62
Score
63
High End
Earnings $46,611/yr (6% vs median)
AI-Proof AI-Proof (82% shielded)
Job Market Very Large (258,500 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Year 1 Earnings
$47K
Reported median after graduation
Earnings Multiple
17.1x
10-year earnings ÷ tuition
Viable Career Paths
2 of 2
Occupations with strong AI resilience
Program Tuition
$28,600
Median Debt at Graduation
$16,500
4.2 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$38,008
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 does a 62/100 TradeSchoolOutlook Score mean for Practical Nursing at Berkeley College-Woodland Park?
At 62/100, the score looks reasonable — but Practical Nursing is a high-scoring trade overall. Compared to peers, this program's earnings and ROI fall below the median.
How AI-proof is a career in Practical Nursing?
This is one of the more automation-resistant trades. Practical Nursing work requires physical skill and on-site presence — qualities AI cannot provide. Berkeley College-Woodland Park's score of 62/100 reflects this durability.
What apprenticeship pathways exist for Practical Nursing graduates?
The DOL recognizes 2 apprenticeship pathways related to Practical Nursing. For students weighing Berkeley College-Woodland Park's program cost against alternatives, apprenticeships offer zero-tuition entry with paid employment from day one.
Will Practical Nursing graduates from Berkeley College-Woodland Park find jobs?
The very large job market (258,500 annual openings) works in favor of Practical Nursing graduates. The national outlook is driven by an aging population and expanding healthcare access, though regional variation matters.
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