The average annual wage of the occupations is $35,120 and $17 per hour. 5 vocational programs could be taken for the Home Health and Personal Care Aides; and Nursing Assistants, Orderlies, and Psychiatric Aides career. Based on BLS data, a total of 5,122,130 employees were employed in the Occupation.
The 2025 average tuition over the programs for preparing Home Health and Personal Care Aides; and Nursing Assistants, Orderlies, and Psychiatric Aides is $10,108. The average length of the programs is 537 hours and the average completion time is 7.56 months.
The following 5 vocational programs are required or helpful to prepare Home Health and Personal Care Aides; and Nursing Assistants, Orderlies, and Psychiatric Aides.
The tuition, program length, and completion time program information is average amounts over all schools that offer each program. This information is only for vocational programs (i.e. certificate programs) and not for bachelor's or graduate degrees.
| Program Name | Number of Schools | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Program Lengths | Avg. Completion Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician | 61 | $16,440 | - | 784 Hours | 10.00 Months |
| Health Aide | 34 | - | - | - | - |
| Home Health Aide/Home Attendant | 71 | $1,727 | $276 | 204 Hours | 2.80 Months |
| Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide | 721 | $4,480 | $358 | 234 Hours | 4.71 Months |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants (other) | 93 | $17,783 | $1,994 | 926 Hours | 12.71 Months |
The following 37 occupations are related to Home Health and Personal Care Aides; and Nursing Assistants, Orderlies, and Psychiatric Aides.
The following 721 schools offer the vocational programs and certificate courses for preparing Home Health and Personal Care Aides; and Nursing Assistants, Orderlies, and Psychiatric Aides. The list includes some 4-year colleges that have certificate or associate programs for the career.