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Practical Nursing at Indiana County Technology Center

Indiana, PA · Public · Certificate · Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants

a smaller institution with 90 students in Indiana, PA.

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $51,048/yr, edging above the $44,151 national average for Practical Nursing — a modest premium that suggests solid regional demand for this trade.

With only 18% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, the scenario spread is tight at 0%. Career paths for Practical Nursing are among the more automation-resistant trades we analyze.

At $13,534 in median debt against $51,048 in first-year earnings, graduates can expect to clear their loan balance quickly — a hallmark of affordable trade programs.

At #388 out of 703 programs, Indiana County Technology Center's financial outcomes for Practical Nursing trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

Practical Nursing connects to 2 apprenticeship options. The earn-while-you-learn model can be a strong alternative or complement to a certificate program.

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Earnings $51,048/yr (16% vs median)

AI-Proof AI-Proof (82% shielded)

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

Earnings Overview

Year 1 Earnings

$51K

Reported median after graduation

Viable Career Paths

2 of 2

Occupations with strong AI resilience

Median Debt at Graduation

$13,534

3.2 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$49,568

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

How does Indiana County Technology Center'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 Indiana County Technology Center 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.

What's the typical debt for Practical Nursing graduates from Indiana County Technology Center?

At $13,534 in median debt, Practical Nursing graduates from Indiana County Technology Center carry minimal financial burden. The debt-to-income ratio of 0.3x is well below the trade program average.

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 Indiana County Technology Center.

Is there demand for Practical Nursing workers?

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.

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