Practical Nursing at Professional Skills Institute

Maumee, OH · Private for-profit · Certificate · Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants

With 71% of applicants admitted, Professional Skills Institute prioritizes broad access, a smaller institution with 402 students in Maumee, OH.

Program Analysis

At $41,539/yr, Practical Nursing graduates from Professional Skills Institute land near the $44,151 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

Every dollar of tuition returns an estimated 35.6x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Practical Nursing programs nationally.

Some AI exposure exists in Practical Nursing's career paths, with 18% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 19% gap from the optimistic case.

Ranked #519 of 703 Practical Nursing programs, Professional Skills Institute falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

Earnings grow from $41,539 to $51,494 over five years — a 24% increase that's moderate and in line with typical trade career progression.

There are 2 registered apprenticeship pathways mapped to Practical Nursing, including Nurse, Licensed Practical (median $62,340/yr). Apprenticeships offer an alternative route that combines paid work with structured training.

65 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
63
Low End
65
Score
66
High End
Earnings $41,539/yr (-6% vs median)
AI-Proof AI-Proof (82% shielded)
Job Market Very Large (258,500 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$535K
5.5% annual growth
Earnings Multiple
35.9x
10-year earnings ÷ tuition
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.

Program Tuition
$14,920
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$51,494
24% 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

From day-one roles to senior positions, Practical Nursing careers span a range of specializations. Read the complete outlook for graduates entering healthcare.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Professional Skills Institute's Practical Nursing program score?
A score of 65/100 reflects decent absolute metrics, but Professional Skills Institute trails the majority of Practical Nursing programs on relative rankings. Context matters more than the raw number.
How AI-proof is a career in Practical Nursing?
For Professional Skills Institute graduates, AI risk is minimal. Practical Nursing rated "AI-Proof" — 82% of the work involves hands-on skills that current AI simply can't perform.
What apprenticeship pathways exist for Practical Nursing graduates?
If Professional Skills Institute'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 Professional Skills Institute find jobs?
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 →