Associate Degrees in Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants
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Education Levels of Practical Nursing Majors
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 2,006 students earned their associate degree in practical nursing. This earns it the #10 spot on the list of the most popular associate degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in practical nursing at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Certificate | 43,520 |
| Basic Certificate | 38,505 |
| Associate Degree | 2,006 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 239 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 4 |
Earnings of Practical Nursing Majors With Associate Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding an associate degree in practical nursing is $41,016. This number may vary for a lot of reasons. For instance, you may decide to move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $36,186 to a high of $46,379.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding an associate degree in practical nursing is $20,735. The length of time it takes you to graduate and what college you attend can affect this number quite a bit. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $25,425 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $17,317.
Those students who are paying back their debt on a 10-year repayment plan have a median monthly payment of $184.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their associate degree in practical nursing. About 89.0% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 221 |
| Women | 1,785 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of practical nursing associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 305 |
| Black or African American | 203 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 797 |
| White | 444 |
| International Students | 7 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 250 |
Most Popular Practical Nursing Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 108 colleges that offer an associate degree in practical nursing. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for practical nursing students seekingan associate degree is Unitek College. Roughly 3,600 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 254 associate degrees were handed out to practical nursing majors at Unitek College. Around 71% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 82% were women.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for practical nursing majors who are seeking their associate degree is Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts. Each year, around 2,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The practical nursing program at Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts awarded 152 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 76% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 91% were women.
Carrington College, Sacramento is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in practical nursing. Roughly 1,700 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 139 people received their associate degree in practical nursing from Carrington College, Sacramento. Around 73% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 92% were women.
Del Mar College comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in practical nursing. Each year, around 10,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The practical nursing program at Del Mar College awarded 97 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 92% of this group were women, and 76% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Bates Technical College comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in practical nursing. Roughly 3,300 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 77 people received their associate degree in practical nursing from Bates Technical College. Around 35% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 90% were women.
Pacific College is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in practical nursing. Each year, around 200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The practical nursing program at Pacific College awarded 75 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 96% were women and 99% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Metro is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in practical nursing. Each year, around 6,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,560 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,870 per year. The practical nursing program at Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Metro awarded 67 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 82% were women and 99% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 8th most popular school in the country for practical nursing majors who are seeking their associate degree is Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Arecibo. Roughly 3,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,560 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,870 per year. The practical nursing program at Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Arecibo awarded 64 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 84% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Coconino Community College comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in practical nursing. Roughly 3,200 attend the school each year. The practical nursing program at Coconino Community College awarded 57 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 84% of this group were women, and 49% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 10th most popular school in the country for practical nursing majors who are seeking their associate degree is PITC Institute. Each year, around 300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 54 people received their associate degree in practical nursing from PITC Institute. Of these students, 96% were women and 91% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 11th most popular school in the country for practical nursing majors who are seeking their associate degree is ATA College. Each year, around 200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The practical nursing program at ATA College awarded 47 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 96% of this group were women, and 60% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Aguadilla is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in practical nursing. Roughly 3,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,560 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,870 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 40 people received their associate degree in practical nursing from Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Aguadilla. Of these students, 78% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
North Dakota State College of Science is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in practical nursing. Each year, around 2,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 38 associate degrees were handed out to practical nursing majors at North Dakota State College of Science. Of these students, 89% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 14th most popular school in the country for practical nursing majors who are seeking their associate degree is Green River College. Roughly 7,400 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 36 associate degrees were handed out to practical nursing majors at GRC. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 89% were women.
Long Beach City College is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in practical nursing. Roughly 23,100 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 35 associate degrees were handed out to practical nursing majors at Long Beach City College. Of these students, 86% were women and 94% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Guayama comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in practical nursing. Each year, around 1,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,560 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,870 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 34 associate degrees were handed out to practical nursing majors at Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Guayama. Of these students, 79% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Platt College - Tulsa comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in practical nursing. Each year, around 100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 33 people received their associate degree in practical nursing from Platt College - Tulsa. About 97% of this group were women, and 58% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 18th most popular school in the country for practical nursing majors who are seeking their associate degree is Citrus College. Each year, around 11,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The practical nursing program at Citrus College awarded 32 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 91% of this group were women, and 84% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 19th most popular school in the country for practical nursing majors who are seeking their associate degree is Arkansas Tech University. Each year, around 10,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,736 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,414 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 31 people received their associate degree in practical nursing from ATU. About 84% of this group were women, and 10% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Riverside City College comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in practical nursing. Each year, around 20,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The practical nursing program at Riverside City College awarded 30 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 97% were women and 80% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Practical Nursing Focus Areas
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Licensed Practical Nursing | 1,565 |
| Other Nursing & Nursing Assistants | 337 |
| Nursing Assistants & Aides | 104 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to practical nursing that offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 85,504 |
| Allied Health Professions | 27,677 |
| Allied Health Services | 20,673 |
| Health/Medical Admin Services | 16,893 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 10,218 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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