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Practical Nursing at Southeastern Technical Institute

South Easton, MA · Public · Certificate · Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants

Southeastern Technical Institute accepts 49% of applicants, balancing access with selectivity, a compact campus enrolling 140 students in South Easton, MA.

Program Analysis

Graduates of Southeastern Technical Institute's Practical Nursing program earn $62,482/yr in their first year — 42% above the $44,151 national median, a strong market signal for this institution.

AI disruption models show minimal impact on this program's career paths. The gap between optimistic and pessimistic scenarios is just 1% — this trade's hands-on core resists automation.

At $9,500 in median debt against $62,482 in first-year earnings, graduates can expect to clear their loan balance quickly — a hallmark of affordable trade programs.

At #284 of 703 Practical Nursing programs, Southeastern Technical Institute scores above the median — competitive but not a standout.

Five-year earnings of $65,405 are relatively flat compared to the $62,482 starting salary — typical of trades with stable but capped salary bands.

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

Low End

Score

High End

Earnings $62,482/yr (42% vs median)

AI-Proof AI-Proof (82% shielded)

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

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings

$658K

1.1% 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

$9,500

1.8 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$65,405

5% 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 Southeastern Technical Institute's Practical Nursing program score?

A score of 70/100 indicates strong financial outcomes. Southeastern Technical Institute's Practical Nursing graduates fare well on earnings, job market size, and return on investment.

Will AI replace Practical Nursing jobs?

For Southeastern Technical 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's the typical debt for Practical Nursing graduates from Southeastern Technical Institute?

At $9,500 in median debt, Practical Nursing graduates from Southeastern Technical Institute carry minimal financial burden. The debt-to-income ratio of 0.2x is well below the trade program average.

Can I learn Practical Nursing through an apprenticeship instead of Southeastern Technical Institute?

The DOL recognizes 2 apprenticeship pathways related to Practical Nursing. For students weighing Southeastern Technical Institute's program cost against alternatives, apprenticeships offer zero-tuition entry with paid employment from day one.

Will Practical Nursing graduates from Southeastern Technical Institute find jobs?

Job availability for Practical Nursing is strong — 258,500 positions open annually across the mapped career paths. For Southeastern Technical Institute graduates specifically, local market conditions in MA may shift the picture.

Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →