Practical Nursing at Mildred Elley-Pittsfield Campus

Pittsfield, MA · Private for-profit · Certificate · Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants

a compact campus enrolling 172 students in Pittsfield, MA.

Program Analysis

Mildred Elley-Pittsfield Campus Practical Nursing graduates command $55,424/yr out of the gate, well above the $44,151 national median. That 26% premium suggests the program's industry reputation carries real labor-market weight.

The 36.1x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. Trade programs often deliver strong ratios, and this one is a standout.

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.

Loan repayment is a non-issue here — $19,000 in median debt clears fast against $55,424 in annual earnings.

Ranked #296 out of 703 programs, Mildred Elley-Pittsfield Campus's Practical Nursing offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.

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

70 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
70
Low End
70
Score
70
High End
Earnings $55,424/yr (26% vs median)
AI-Proof AI-Proof (82% shielded)
Job Market Very Large (258,500 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Year 1 Earnings
$55K
Reported median after graduation
Earnings Multiple
36.1x
10-year earnings ÷ tuition
Viable Career Paths
2 of 2
Occupations with strong AI resilience
Program Tuition
$16,052
Median Debt at Graduation
$19,000
4.1 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$54,522
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

Explore what Practical Nursing graduates do, from entry-level roles to long-term career paths across 703 programs nationwide.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 70/100 TradeSchoolOutlook Score mean for Practical Nursing at Mildred Elley-Pittsfield Campus?
A score of 70/100 indicates strong financial outcomes. Mildred Elley-Pittsfield Campus's Practical Nursing graduates fare well on earnings, job market size, and return on investment.
How AI-proof is a career in Practical Nursing?
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.
Can I learn Practical Nursing through an apprenticeship instead of Mildred Elley-Pittsfield Campus?
If Mildred Elley-Pittsfield Campus's tuition gives you pause, consider that 2 DOL-registered apprenticeship pathways exist for Practical Nursing. You'd earn while training, avoiding student debt entirely — though completion takes longer than a certificate program.
Will Practical Nursing graduates from Mildred Elley-Pittsfield Campus find jobs?
At 258,500 annual openings, Practical Nursing has a very large employment base. Mildred Elley-Pittsfield Campus graduates benefit from broad demand, particularly given an aging population and expanding healthcare access.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →