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Practical Nursing at Ralph R Willis Career and Technical Center

Stollings, WV · Public · Certificate · Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants

a compact campus enrolling 28 students in Stollings, WV.

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $30,107 place Ralph R Willis Career and Technical Center below the $44,151 national median for Practical Nursing — worth weighing against tuition and cost of living.

AI disruption models show minimal impact on this program's career paths. The gap between optimistic and pessimistic scenarios is just 0% — this trade's hands-on core resists automation.

Ranked #663 of 703 Practical Nursing programs, Ralph R Willis Career and Technical Center falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

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.

TradeSchoolOutlook Score

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Score

High End

Earnings $30,107/yr (-32% vs median)

AI-Proof AI-Proof (82% shielded)

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

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings

$315K

1.0% 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.

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 Ralph R Willis Career and Technical Center? Our career guide maps every occupation path with earnings and growth data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Ralph R Willis Career and Technical Center's Practical Nursing program score?

At 57/100, 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.

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.

Can you still earn well with Practical Nursing from Ralph R Willis Career and Technical Center?

Starting salary is one data point. If Ralph R Willis Career and Technical Center's tuition is significantly below average, the ROI calculation can still work — lower earnings paired with lower costs can be a reasonable trade.

Should I consider an apprenticeship over a Practical Nursing program at Ralph R Willis Career and Technical Center?

If Ralph R Willis Career and Technical Center'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 Ralph R Willis Career and Technical Center find jobs?

At 258,500 annual openings, Practical Nursing has a very large employment base. Ralph R Willis Career and Technical Center 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 →