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2023 Best Nursing & Nursing Assistants Schools in New Jersey

17 Colleges
$42,600 Avg Salary
$17,357 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants School for You

There are so many healthcare programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Healthcare Degree Search has developed this Best Nursing & Nursing Assistants Schools in New Jersey ranking. Our analysis looked at 17 schools in New Jersey to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for healthcare students.

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2023 Best Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants Schools in New Jersey

The colleges and universities below are the best for practical nursing majors pursuing a .

Top 10 Best Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants Schools

#1

Universal Training Institute

Perth Amboy, NJ

Our analysis found Universal Training Institute to be the best school for practical nursing and nursing assistants students who want to pursue a degree in New Jersey. Located in the large suburb of Perth Amboy, Universal Training Institute is a private for-profit school with a small student population.

After completing their degree, practical nursing graduates from Universal Training Institute carry an average student debtload of $12,953.

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#2

Best Care College

East Orange, NJ

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Best Care College. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Nursing & Nursing Assistants Schools in New Jersey list. Best Care College is a small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of East Orange.

On average, practical nursing graduates from Best Care College take out $14,348 in student loans while working on their degree.

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#3

Jersey College

Teterboro, NJ

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Jersey College is a great place for practical nursing and nursing assistants students. Located in the suburb of Teterboro, Jersey College is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

On average, practical nursing graduates from Jersey College take out $18,635 in student loans while working on their degree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $95, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Lincoln Technical Institute - Iselin. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Nursing & Nursing Assistants Schools in New Jersey list. Located in the large suburb of Iselin, Lincoln Tech - Iselin is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

Practical Nursing majors at Lincoln Tech - Iselin take out an average of $17,156 in student loans while working on their egree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $97, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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The excellent programs at Eastwick College - Hackensack helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best practical nursing and nursing assistants schools in New Jersey. Eastwick College - Hackensack is a small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Hackensack.

On average, practical nursing graduates from Eastwick College - Hackensack take out $23,524 in student loans while working on their degree.

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Lincoln Technical Institute - Moorestown landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best practical nursing and nursing assistants programs. Located in the suburb of Moorestown, Lincoln Tech - Moorestown is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

The average amount in student loans that practical nursing majors at Lincoln Tech - Moorestown take out is $17,156. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $97, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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Prism Career Institute, Cherry Hill did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for practical nursing and nursing assistants students. It came in at #7 on the list. Prism Career Institute is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of Cherry Hill.

On average, practical nursing graduates from Prism Career Institute take out $21,950 in student loans while working on their degree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $94, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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Prism Career Institute, West Atlantic City came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Nursing & Nursing Assistants Schools in New Jersey ranking. Located in the medium-sized suburb of West Atlantic City, Prism Career Institute is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

On average, practical nursing graduates from Prism Career Institute take out $21,950 in student loans while working on their degree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $94, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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Lincoln Technical Institute - Paramus did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for practical nursing and nursing assistants students. It came in at #9 on the list. Lincoln Tech - Paramus is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Paramus.

Practical Nursing majors at Lincoln Tech - Paramus take out an average of $17,156 in student loans while working on their egree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $97, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#10

Union County College

Cranford, NJ

With a ranking of #10, Union County College did quite well on this year’s best schools for practical nursing and nursing assistants students. Located in the suburb of Cranford, Union County College is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

On average, practical nursing graduates from Union County College take out $23,905 in student loans while working on their degree.

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Best Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region

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State Degrees Awarded
New York 0
Pennsylvania 97

One of 30 majors within the healthcare area of study, practical nursing and nursing assistants has other similar majors worth exploring.

Practical Nursing Concentrations

Major Annual Graduates
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training 44,900
Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide 34,557
Other Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants 4,817

Related Major Annual Graduates
Nursing 322,592
Health & Medical Administrative Services 89,359
Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services 84,492
Allied Health Professions 82,308
Public Health 40,596

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 17 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).

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