Practical Nursing at Roane-Jackson Technical Center

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

a compact campus enrolling 11 students in Leroy, WV.

Program Analysis

Roane-Jackson Technical Center's Practical Nursing program produces graduates earning $39,990/yr — within striking distance of the $44,151 national average 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 #561 out of 703 programs, Roane-Jackson Technical 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.

64 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
61
Low End
64
Score
64
High End
Earnings $39,990/yr (-9% vs median)
AI-Proof AI-Proof (82% shielded)
Job Market Very Large (258,500 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$418K
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

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Roane-Jackson Technical Center's Practical Nursing program score?
At 64/100, 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.
How safe is Practical Nursing from automation?
Highly resilient. Practical Nursing careers are fundamentally hands-on — they require physical presence and manual skill that AI cannot replicate. Roane-Jackson Technical Center graduates retain 2 of 2 viable career paths even under conservative assumptions.
What apprenticeship pathways exist for Practical Nursing graduates?
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 Roane-Jackson Technical Center.
Will Practical Nursing graduates from Roane-Jackson Technical Center find jobs?
With approximately 258,500 annual openings across mapped careers, Practical Nursing offers a very large employment pool. Roane-Jackson Technical Center graduates enter a market shaped by an aging population and expanding healthcare access.
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