Practical Nursing at Concorde Career Institute-Jacksonville

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

A 96% acceptance rate means Concorde Career Institute-Jacksonville is accessible to most applicants, a compact campus enrolling 140 students in Jacksonville, FL.

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $46,513 at Concorde Career Institute-Jacksonville come in 5% above the national median of $44,151 for Practical Nursing programs.

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.

With first-year pay of $46,513 far exceeding the $20,000 median debt, the payback timeline is measured in months, not years.

A #417 ranking among 703 Practical Nursing programs places Concorde Career Institute-Jacksonville 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.

67 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
64
Low End
67
Score
67
High End
Earnings $46,513/yr (5% 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
Viable Career Paths
2 of 2
Occupations with strong AI resilience
Median Debt at Graduation
$20,000
5.2 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$32,385
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

About Practical Nursing Careers

Your career begins on the front lines of patient care as a nursing assistant. In a hospital or long-term care facility, your active days will be spent helping patients with essential tasks like bathing, eating, and moving safely. You’ll be a vital part of the medical team, taking blood pressure and temperature and serving as the eyes and ears for the supervising nurses.

Read the full Practical Nursing career guide →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 67/100 TradeSchoolOutlook Score mean for Practical Nursing at Concorde Career Institute-Jacksonville?
At 67/100, 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 safe is Practical Nursing from automation?
This is one of the more automation-resistant trades. Practical Nursing work requires physical skill and on-site presence — qualities AI cannot provide. Our model rates it "AI-Proof" overall.
Are there apprenticeship options for Practical Nursing?
Practical Nursing connects to 2 apprenticeship pathways. These DOL-registered programs combine structured training with paid employment — a strong alternative for students who prefer hands-on learning over classroom instruction.
Is there demand for Practical Nursing workers?
With approximately 258,500 annual openings across mapped careers, Practical Nursing offers a very large employment pool. Physical trades tend to have steady demand driven by infrastructure and construction cycles.
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