Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide at Minnesota West Community and Technical College in Granite Falls, MN
Total Graduates
232
Class of 2023
Male Graduates
12%
28 of 232
Female Graduates
88%
204 of 232
Annual Tuition
$5,848
In-state rate
Program Popularity
Program Overview
Program Details
Recent Outcomes
Salary & Earnings
Typical earnings for occupations related to this program
Nursing assistants
Primary OccupationSalary data reflects typical earnings for related occupations nationally, not specific earnings of graduates from this institution. Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (2024).
Career Outcomes for Graduates
Primary Career Path
Average Starting Salary
$39,530
10-Year Job Growth
+2.3%
Career Readiness Score
Related Career Paths
| Career Title | Starting Salary | Growth Rate | Skill Match | Mapping |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Nursing Assistants
SOC: 31-1131 | $31,624 | +2.3% | 75%
| primary100% confidence
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Salary Progression
Starting Salary
$29,648
Peak Salary
$49,413
Total Growth
+67%
Skills You'll Gain
✓ Skills Covered in Program (3)
ℹ Career Preparation
This program covers the essential skills needed for your target career.
Career Readiness Assessment
Technical Skills Alignment
Education Level Match
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.
Is This Career Right for You?
Interest Profile (Holland Codes)
helping and working with people; hands-on, practical work with tools and equipment; organizing, systematizing, and working with data
What does this mean? ▼
This career is best suited for people who enjoy:
- Helping others
- Teaching
- Building things
- Working with hands
- Organization
- Data management
Ideal Candidate Profile
👤 Personality Traits
💡 Interests
⭐ Work Values
❓ Ask Yourself These Questions
Do you enjoy helping and working with people; hands-on, practical work with tools and equipment; organizing, systematizing, and working with data?
Do you value service orientation?
Are you willing to develop the technical skills required for this field?
✓ This Career May Be Great For You If:
- • Hands-on learners who enjoy practical work
- • People-oriented individuals who enjoy helping others
- • Detail-oriented individuals who value organization
⚠ Consider These Challenges:
- • Those who prefer desk-based, theoretical work
- • Those who prefer working independently
- • Those who dislike repetitive tasks
Note: This assessment is based on typical requirements and characteristics for careers in this field. Individual experiences may vary. Consider your own interests, values, and goals when making career decisions.