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Practical Nursing at Compass Career College

Hammond, LA · Private for-profit · Certificate · Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants

a compact campus enrolling 159 students in Hammond, LA.

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $53,339/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 $18,740 in median debt against $53,339 in first-year earnings, graduates can expect to clear their loan balance quickly — a hallmark of affordable trade programs.

A #398 ranking among 703 Practical Nursing programs places Compass Career College 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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Earnings $53,339/yr (21% vs median)

AI-Proof AI-Proof (82% shielded)

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

Earnings Overview

Year 1 Earnings

$53K

Reported median after graduation

Viable Career Paths

2 of 2

Occupations with strong AI resilience

Median Debt at Graduation

$18,740

4.2 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$44,375

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 Compass Career College? Our career guide maps every occupation path with earnings and growth data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Compass Career College's Practical Nursing program score?

At 68/100, 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.

Is Practical Nursing from Compass Career College a future-proof career choice?

AI resilience is a strength here. Only 18% of Practical Nursing tasks overlap with AI capabilities, and 2 of 2 career paths remain viable even in our most conservative scenario.

Are there apprenticeship options for Practical Nursing?

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 Compass Career College.

What's the job market like for Practical Nursing from Compass Career College?

With approximately 258,500 annual openings across mapped careers, Practical Nursing offers a very large employment pool. Compass Career College graduates enter a market shaped by an aging population and expanding healthcare access.

Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →