Practical Nursing at Florida Career College-Tampa

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

a compact campus enrolling 159 students in Tampa, FL.

Program Analysis

At $22,247 per year, Practical Nursing graduates from Florida Career College-Tampa earn below the $44,151 national average. Lower costs or geographic factors may offset the earnings gap.

The 8% 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 $9,500 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios in vocational education.

A #688 ranking among 703 Practical Nursing programs places Florida Career College-Tampa in the lower half. Price, proximity, and personal fit become the stronger arguments.

The limited growth from $22,247 to $24,974 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.

52 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
49
Low End
52
Score
52
High End
Earnings $22,247/yr (-50% vs median)
AI-Proof AI-Proof (82% shielded)
Job Market Very Large (258,500 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$254K
2.9% annual growth
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.

Median Debt at Graduation
$9,500
5.1 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$24,974
12% 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 Florida Career College-Tampa? Our career guide maps every occupation path with earnings and growth data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 52/100 TradeSchoolOutlook Score mean for Practical Nursing at Florida Career College-Tampa?
A score of 52/100 reflects decent absolute metrics, but Florida Career College-Tampa trails the majority of Practical Nursing programs on relative rankings. Context matters more than the raw number.
Will AI replace Practical Nursing jobs?
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.
Is Florida Career College-Tampa a good choice for Practical Nursing despite lower starting pay?
Lower starting pay at Florida Career College-Tampa may reflect local labor market conditions rather than program quality. Many graduates see convergence with national averages within 3-5 years.
Can I learn Practical Nursing through an apprenticeship instead of Florida Career College-Tampa?
There are 2 registered apprenticeships connected to Practical Nursing occupations, such as Nurse, Licensed Practical and Nurse, Licensed Practical. The earn-while-you-learn model means no tuition debt and immediate income, though the training period is typically longer.
How many job openings are there for Practical Nursing graduates?
With approximately 258,500 annual openings across mapped careers, Practical Nursing offers a very large employment pool. Florida Career College-Tampa graduates enter a market shaped by an aging population and expanding healthcare access.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →