Practical Nursing at Ross Medical Education Center-Brighton

Brighton, MI · Private for-profit · Certificate · Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants

with a smaller student body of 26 in Brighton, MI.

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $44,383/yr, roughly in line with the $44,151 national median for Practical Nursing. The value proposition here depends on cost, not earnings.

With only 18% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, the scenario spread is tight at 13%. Career paths for Practical Nursing are among the more automation-resistant trades we analyze.

With first-year pay of $44,383 far exceeding the $12,586 median debt, the payback timeline is measured in months, not years.

At #481 out of 703 programs, Ross Medical Education Center-Brighton's financial outcomes for Practical Nursing trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

Earnings growth is modest: $44,383 to $52,182 over five years (18% gain). This trade may have a lower salary ceiling than high-growth professions.

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

66 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
63
Low End
66
Score
66
High End
Earnings $44,383/yr (1% vs median)
AI-Proof AI-Proof (82% shielded)
Job Market Very Large (258,500 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$536K
4.1% 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.

Median Debt at Graduation
$12,586
3.4 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$52,182
18% 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 Ross Medical Education Center-Brighton's Practical Nursing program score?
At 66/100, 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 Ross Medical Education Center-Brighton a future-proof career choice?
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.
How affordable is Practical Nursing at Ross Medical Education Center-Brighton?
At $12,586 in median debt, Practical Nursing graduates from Ross Medical Education Center-Brighton 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?
If Ross Medical Education Center-Brighton'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.
Is there demand for Practical Nursing workers?
With approximately 258,500 annual openings across mapped careers, Practical Nursing offers a very large employment pool. Ross Medical Education Center-Brighton graduates enter a market shaped by an aging population and expanding healthcare access.
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