Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training at Howard Community College in Columbia, MD

Health Professions & Clinical Sciences CERTIFICATE CIP 51.3901

Total Graduates

Class of 2024

Male Graduates

13%

2 of 16

Female Graduates

88%

14 of 16

Annual Tuition & Fees

$7,920

In-state, incl. fees

How to read these numbers

Total Graduates counts the students who completed the Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training. credential during the 2024 academic year, not those currently enrolled or applied. Programs of this size can be excellent — often with closer faculty contact — but the small cohort means year-over-year completion counts can swing significantly. The gender split is based on completers in this single award year and can shift meaningfully year to year — especially in smaller cohorts — so read the percentages as a recent snapshot rather than a fixed property of the program. The $7,920 figure is the published annual tuition and required fees — what the school officially charges before financial aid. Most students pay less once federal Pell grants, state aid, and institutional scholarships are applied, so treat this as a starting point rather than an expected out-of-pocket cost. Because every accredited college reports the same fields to IPEDS each year, you can compare Howard Community College's figures against similar programs at other schools on a like-for-like basis.

Program Overview

Program Details

Program Name Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training.

Degree Level CERTIFICATE

CIP Code 51.3901

Program Family Health Professions & Clinical Sciences

Recent Outcomes

Total Completions 16 graduates

Award Year 2024

Gender Distribution 13% male, 88% female

Verified Program Outcomes

Completion and employment results reported to the U.S. Department of Labor for Howard Community College programs on the state Eligible Training Provider List. Missing values ("—") mean the state suppressed or did not report that metric — they never mean zero.

Program	Completion rate	Employed 6 mo after exit	Employed 1 yr after exit	Median quarterly earnings
Certified Nursing Assistant (145 Clock Hours)	94%	69%	78%	$5,697

In the Certified Nursing Assistant (145 Clock Hours) program at Howard Community College, 69% of students were employed within 6 months of exit, and 94% completed the program, and median earnings in the second quarter after exit were $5,697 (U.S. Department of Labor, PY 2023).

Source: U.S. Department of Labor, WIOA participant outcomes (trainingproviderresults.gov), PY 2023.

Career Outcomes for Graduates

Primary Career Path

🎯

Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses

Average Starting Salary

$62,340

10-Year Job Growth

+2.6%

Career Readiness Score

70/100

100% Program Match

Related Career Paths

Career Title	Starting Salary	Growth Rate	Skill Match	Mapping
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses SOC: 29-2061	$49,872	+2.6%	75%	primary100% confidence

Salary Progression

Starting Salary

$46,755

Peak Salary

$77,925

Total Growth

+67%

Skills You'll Gain

✓ Skills Covered in Program (10)

● Service Orientation

● Coordination

● Social Perceptiveness

● Monitoring

● Speaking

● Active Listening

● Reading Comprehension

● Critical Thinking

● Time Management

● Judgment and Decision Making

ℹ Career Preparation

This program covers the essential skills needed for your target career.

Career Readiness Assessment

Technical Skills Alignment

75%

Education Level Match

85%

Note: Career outcomes and salary data are based on national averages and industry projections. Actual results may vary based on location, experience, and individual circumstances.

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Institution

School Name Howard Community College

Location Columbia, MD

Cost Information

In-State Tuition and Fees $7,920

Out-of-State Tuition and Fees $10,107

Average Net Price $11,468

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Program Information

CIP Code: 51.3901

CIP Family: 51

IPEDS ID: