Practical Nursing at Vincennes University

Vincennes, IN · Public · Certificate · Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants

a compact campus enrolling 3,739 students in Vincennes, IN.

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $37,774/yr, roughly in line with the $44,151 national median for Practical Nursing. The value proposition here depends on cost, not earnings.

With a 57.4x return on tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

The 0% spread between best and worst-case AI scenarios signals strong resilience. Most careers in Practical Nursing involve physical, hands-on work that current AI cannot replicate.

With first-year pay of $37,774 far exceeding the $12,016 median debt, the payback timeline is measured in months, not years.

A #312 ranking among 703 Practical Nursing programs places Vincennes University in the middle-to-upper range. Solid, not exceptional.

For students considering alternatives, 2 registered apprenticeship programs align with Practical Nursing careers — offering paid training instead of tuition costs.

69 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
68
Low End
69
Score
69
High End
Earnings $37,774/yr (-14% vs median)
AI-Proof AI-Proof (82% shielded)
Job Market Very Large (258,500 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$395K
1.0% annual growth
Earnings Multiple (In-State)
57.4x
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 (In-State)
$6,886
Out-of-state: $16,289
Median Debt at Graduation
$12,016
3.8 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (4 Year)
$46,993
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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the TradeSchoolOutlook Score for Practical Nursing at Vincennes University?
A score of 69/100 puts this program in competitive territory — solid outcomes, though not at the top of the Practical Nursing field.
How AI-proof is a career in Practical Nursing?
Highly resilient. Practical Nursing careers are fundamentally hands-on — they require physical presence and manual skill that AI cannot replicate. Vincennes University graduates retain 2 of 2 viable career paths even under conservative assumptions.
Are there apprenticeship options for Practical Nursing?
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 Vincennes University.
Will Practical Nursing graduates from Vincennes University find jobs?
With approximately 258,500 annual openings across mapped careers, Practical Nursing offers a very large employment pool. Vincennes University graduates enter a market shaped by an aging population and expanding healthcare access.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →