Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide at Waubonsee Community College in Sugar Grove, IL

Health Professions & Clinical Sciences CERTIFICATE CIP 51.3902

Total Graduates

167

Class of 2025

Male Graduates

14%

24 of 167

Female Graduates

86%

143 of 167

Annual Tuition & Fees

$9,384

In-state, incl. fees

Program Overview

Program Details

Program Name Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide.
Degree Level CERTIFICATE
CIP Code 51.3902
Program Family Health Professions & Clinical Sciences

Recent Outcomes

Total Completions 167 graduates
Award Year 2025
Gender Distribution 14% male, 86% female

Verified Program Outcomes

Completion and employment results reported to the U.S. Department of Labor for Waubonsee 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.

ProgramCompletion rateEmployed 6 mo after exitEmployed 1 yr after exitMedian quarterly earnings
Basic Nurse Assistant Training Program—79%68%$7,152
Basic Nurse Assistant Training Program - Non-Credit11%79%68%$7,152

In the Basic Nurse Assistant Training Program program at Waubonsee Community College, 79% of students were employed within 6 months of exit, and median earnings in the second quarter after exit were $7,152 (U.S. Department of Labor, PY 2023).

In the Basic Nurse Assistant Training Program - Non-Credit program at Waubonsee Community College, 79% of students were employed within 6 months of exit, and 11% completed the program, and median earnings in the second quarter after exit were $7,152 (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

Average Starting Salary

$39,530

10-Year Job Growth

+2.3%

Career Readiness Score

70/100
100% Program Match

Related Career Paths

Career Title Starting Salary Growth Rate Skill Match Mapping
Nursing Assistants SOC: 31-1131
$31,624+2.3%
75%
primary100% confidence

Salary Progression

Starting Salary

$29,648

Peak Salary

$49,413

Total Growth

+67%

Skills You'll Gain

✓ Skills Covered in Program (3)

● Service Orientation
● Social Perceptiveness
● Active Listening

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

Location Sugar Grove, IL

Cost Information

In-State Tuition and Fees $9,384
Out-of-State Tuition and Fees $10,464
Average Net Price $12,754

Program Information

CIP Code: 51.3902
CIP Family: 51
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