2023 Best Value Nursing & Nursing Assistants Schools in the Great Lakes Region
Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices
Finding the Best Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants School for You
Out of all the majors we analyze each year, practical nursing and nursing assistants was ranked #21 in the country. In fact 84,274 degrees and certificates were handed out in 2020-2021.
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. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.
Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Healthcare Degree Search has created the Best Value Nursing & Nursing Assistants Schools in the Great Lakes Region to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 152 schools in the Great Lakes Region to see which ones offered the best value programs for practical nursing students. The goal was to highlight schools with more affordable prices than others offering similar quality experiences.
When determining this ranking, we place a high emphasis on the school's quality as well as its sticker price. Even though a college may be affordable, it may not offer value. More specifically, we discount our quality score by the published tuition and fees charged by a school. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The value is determined by how much quality your dollar buys.
Our calculations use out-of-state tuition and fees in our nationwide and regional rankings. Average in-state tuition and fees are used for our statewide rankings.
Top 15% Best Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants Schools
Our 2023 rankings named Madison Area Technical College the best value school in the Great Lakes Region for practical nursing and nursing assistants students. Madison College is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Madison.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Madison College are $6,769 a year. The average amount in student loans that practical nursing majors at Madison College take out is $15,173.
Madison College not only placed well in our value ranking, but it is also #5 on our Best Nursing & Nursing Assistants Schools in the Great Lakes Region list.
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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Moraine Park Technical College is a great value for practical nursing and nursing assistants students. Located in the small city of Fond du Lac, Moraine Park Technical College is a public school with a small student population.
Moraine Park Technical College undergraduate students pay an average of $6,683 in tuition and fees each year. While working on their degree, practical nursing majors at Moraine Park Technical College accumulate an average of around $6,975 in student debt.
In addition to its great value ranking, Moraine Park Technical College is in the top 10% of all schools on our Best Nursing & Nursing Assistants Schools in the Great Lakes Region list.
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Out of the 152 schools in the Great Lakes Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Washington State Community College landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the rural area of Marietta, WSCC is a public school with a small student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at WSCC are $4,032 per year. After completing their degree, practical nursing graduates from WSCC carry an average student debtload of $12,709.
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The excellent programs at Blackhawk Technical College helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best practical nursing and nursing assistants schools in the Great Lakes Region . Located in the suburb of Janesville, BTC is a public college with a small student population.
BTC undergraduate students pay an average of $6,683 in tuition and fees each year. After completing their degree, practical nursing graduates from BTC carry an average student debtload of $6,604.
As a testament to the quality of education it offers, BTC also is in the top 15% of our Best Nursing & Nursing Assistants Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking.
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The excellent programs at Chippewa Valley Technical College helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best practical nursing and nursing assistants schools in the Great Lakes Region . CVTC is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Eau Claire.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at CVTC are $6,683 a year. The average amount in student loans that practical nursing majors at CVTC take out is $14,435.
In addition to its great value ranking, CVTC is in the top 15% of all schools on our Best Nursing & Nursing Assistants Schools in the Great Lakes Region list.
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Fox Valley Technical College landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value practical nursing and nursing assistants programs. Located in the suburb of Appleton, FVTC is a public school with a fairly large student population.
FVTC undergraduate students pay an average of $6,861 in tuition and fees each year. While working on their degree, practical nursing majors at FVTC accumulate an average of around $14,176 in student debt.
In addition to its great value ranking, FVTC is in the top 10% of all schools on our Best Nursing & Nursing Assistants Schools in the Great Lakes Region list.
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Northcentral Technical College ranked #7 on this year’s Best Value Nursing & Nursing Assistants Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Located in the city of Wausau, North Central Technical College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at North Central Technical College are $5,415 per year. While working on their degree, practical nursing majors at North Central Technical College accumulate an average of around $9,989 in student debt.
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Gateway Technical College ranked #8 on this year’s Best Value Nursing & Nursing Assistants Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Located in the suburb of Kenosha, Gateway Technical College is a public school with a medium-sized student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Gateway Technical College are $6,803 per year. The average amount in student loans that practical nursing majors at Gateway Technical College take out is $12,750.
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Northeast Wisconsin Technical College ranked #9 on this year’s Best Value Nursing & Nursing Assistants Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Located in the city of Green Bay, NWTC is a public college with a large student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at NWTC are $6,849 a year. While working on their degree, practical nursing majors at NWTC accumulate an average of around $15,210 in student debt.
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With a ranking of #10, Waukesha County Technical College did quite well on this year’s best value schools for practical nursing and nursing assistants students. WCTC is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Pewaukee.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at WCTC are $6,603 a year. After completing their degree, practical nursing graduates from WCTC carry an average student debtload of $11,992.
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Western Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for practical nursing and nursing assistants students. It came in at #11 on the list. Western Technical College is a small public school located in the city of La Crosse.
Western Technical College undergraduate students pay an average of $6,687 in tuition and fees each year. After completing their degree, practical nursing graduates from Western Technical College carry an average student debtload of $11,000.
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Ivy Tech Community College ranked #12 on this year’s Best Value Nursing & Nursing Assistants Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Located in the city of Indianapolis, Ivy Tech Community College is a public college with a fairly large student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Ivy Tech Community College are $8,927 per year. On average, practical nursing graduates from Ivy Tech Community College take out $14,751 in student loans while working on their degree.
Ivy Tech Community College also claimed a spot on our Best Nursing & Nursing Assistants Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. It’s in the top 10% of all schools in this category.
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Southwest Wisconsin Technical College landed the #13 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value practical nursing and nursing assistants programs. Located in the rural area of Fennimore, Southwest Tech is a public college with a small student population.
Southwest Tech undergraduate students pay an average of $6,683 in tuition and fees each year. Practical Nursing majors at Southwest Tech take out an average of $8,400 in student loans while working on their egree.
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Delta College came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Nursing & Nursing Assistants Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Delta College is a medium-sized public school located in the rural area of University Center.
Delta College undergraduate students pay an average of $7,100 in tuition and fees each year. The average amount in student loans that practical nursing majors at Delta College take out is $18,502.
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Mid-State Technical College landed the #15 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value practical nursing and nursing assistants programs. Mid-State is a small public school located in the rural area of Wisconsin Rapids.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Mid-State are $6,351 a year. On average, practical nursing graduates from Mid-State take out $11,000 in student loans while working on their degree.
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Kellogg Community College landed the #16 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value practical nursing and nursing assistants programs. Kellogg Community College is a small public school located in the city of Battle Creek.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Kellogg Community College are $9,450 a year. After completing their degree, practical nursing graduates from Kellogg Community College carry an average student debtload of $23,125.
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Highland Community College landed the #17 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value practical nursing and nursing assistants programs. Located in the town of Freeport, Highland Community College is a public college with a small student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Highland Community College are $6,846 per year.
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With a ranking of #18, Lakeshore Technical College did quite well on this year’s best value schools for practical nursing and nursing assistants students. LTC is a small public school located in the rural area of Cleveland.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at LTC are $6,056 a year. The average amount in student loans that practical nursing majors at LTC take out is $7,000.
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John A Logan College came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Nursing & Nursing Assistants Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. John A Logan College is a small public school located in the small suburb of Carterville.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at John A Logan College are $6,980 a year. The average amount in student loans that practical nursing majors at John A Logan College take out is $13,125.
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Black Hawk College landed the #20 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value practical nursing and nursing assistants programs. Located in the small city of Moline, BHC is a public school with a small student population.
BHC undergraduate students pay an average of $7,650 in tuition and fees each year.
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With a ranking of #21, James A Rhodes State College did quite well on this year’s best value schools for practical nursing and nursing assistants students. Rhodes State College is a small public school located in the small suburb of Lima.
Rhodes State College undergraduate students pay an average of $8,721 in tuition and fees each year. After completing their degree, practical nursing graduates from Rhodes State College carry an average student debtload of $14,900.
As a testament to the quality of education it offers, Rhodes State College also is in the top 20% of our Best Nursing & Nursing Assistants Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking.
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West Shore Community College ranked #22 on this year’s Best Value Nursing & Nursing Assistants Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Located in the rural area of Scottville, West Shore Community College is a public college with a small student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at West Shore Community College are $6,400 a year. Practical Nursing majors at West Shore Community College take out an average of $18,096 in student loans while working on their egree.
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Here are some additional great value schools for Nursing & Nursing Assistants students in the Great Lakes Region seeking value that almost earned our Best Value Nursing & Nursing Assistants Schools in the Great Lakes Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 23 | Ohio Institute of Allied Health | Huber Heights, OH |
| 24 | Central Ohio Technical College | Newark, OH |
| 25 | Choffin Career and Technical Center | Youngstown, OH |
| 26 | Milwaukee Area Technical College | Milwaukee, WI |
| 27 | Rend Lake College | Ina, IL |
| 28 | Washtenaw Community College | Ann Arbor, MI |
| 29 | William Rainey Harper College | Palatine, IL |
| 30 | Oakton Community College | Des Plaines, IL |
Best Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants Colleges by State
Explore the best practical nursing and nursing assistants colleges for a specific state in the Great Lakes region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Illinois | 0 |
| Ohio | 0 |
| Michigan | 0 |
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Majors Related to Practical Nursing
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 |
Most Popular Majors Related to Practical Nursing
| 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 25 schools only.
- 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).
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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