Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide
A program that prepares individuals to perform routine nursing-related services to patients in hospitals or long-term care facilities, under the training and supervision of a registered nurse or licensed practical nurse.
- Schools offering
- 10
- Annual completions
- 42
- Typical degree level
- Associate's
- Median earnings (5yr)
- $59k
About this major
A program that prepares individuals to perform routine nursing-related services to patients in hospitals or long-term care facilities, under the training and supervision of a registered nurse or licensed practical nurse.
Where this major leads
Occupations most often associated with this major, from the federal BLS+O*NET crosswalk. Job-growth projections and median wages are national.
| Occupation | Median wage | Job growth | Typical education |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing assistants | $40k | +2.3% | Postsecondary nondegree award |
Earnings at a glance
Median graduate earnings from the federal College Scorecard, 5 and 10 years out.
Median 5-year earnings
$59k
Associate's vs Bachelor's — early-career earnings
Associate's
$64k
Bachelor's
$30k
Top colleges for Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide
Ranked by annual completions at the associate's or bachelor's level — a proxy for program scale.
| College | Location | Assoc. | Bach. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coconino Community College | Flagstaff, AZ | 33 | 0 | 33 |
| Quinsigamond Community College | Worcester, MA | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| Dakota County Technical College | Rosemount, MN | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Saint Paul College | Saint Paul, MN | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College | Perkinston, MS | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| New Mexico State University-Dona Ana | Las Cruces, NM | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Gurabo Campus | Gurabo, PR | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Northeastern Junior College | Sterling, CO | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mech-Tech College | Caguas, PR | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| West Shore Community College | Scottville, MI | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Related majors to explore
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
27,135 completions/yr
Communication Sciences and Disorders, General
4,781 completions/yr
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
4,422 completions/yr
Health and Wellness, General
4,268 completions/yr
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
2,248 completions/yr
Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
1,462 completions/yr
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants, Other
476 completions/yr
Audiology/Audiologist
172 completions/yr