Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
at Merced College in Merced, CA
Program Details
Duration
About 2 years
Completers
31
Median Earnings (1yr)
$47,114
Outcomes
Median Earnings (1 Year)
$47,114
Outcomes data from College Scorecard (2023). Earnings figures represent median values for program completers.
How This Program Compares
First-year graduate earnings vs. Nursing programs in California
Benchmark: $95,000 — average of 98 comparable programs
National median wage — Nursing
$81,708
Across all experience levels in this field
Projected job growth — Nursing
+4%
National outlook for this field
About This Program
The Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training program at Merced College also offers a 2–4 year certificate credential at this public institution in Merced, CA. Classified under CIP 51.3901, this longer-format program prepares students for licensure as practical or vocational nurses, with expanded clinical and didactic training compared to the school's 1–2 year option.
Related programs at Merced College include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Electrician (at both certificate levels), Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair Technology/Technician, Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician, and Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer. Students who complete this credential will be prepared to pursue the NCLEX-PN and seek employment across a range of clinical and long-term care environments.
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