2023 Best Value Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region
Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices
Finding the Best Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate 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.
Today's healthcare students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.
Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Healthcare Degree Search has created the Best Value Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 270 schools in the Southeast Region to see which ones offered the best value undergraduate certificate programs for practical nursing students. The goal was to highlight schools with more affordable prices than others offering similar quality experiences.
Our ranking of value is based on the quality of a program as defined in our per sticker price dollar. 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.
In our regional and nationwide rankings, out-of-state tution and fees are used in our calculations. Average in-state tuition and fees are used for our statewide rankings.
Top 25 Best Southeast Region Schools for Affordable Quality for an Award Taking 1 to 4 Years in Nursing & Nursing Assistants
Our 2023 rankings named Coahoma Community College the best value school in the Southeast Region for practical nursing and nursing assistants students working on their undergraduate certificate. Coahoma Community College is a small public school located in the rural area of Clarksdale.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Coahoma Community College are $3,003 a year. After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, practical nursing graduates from Coahoma Community College carry an average student debtload of $13,254.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Value Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region list. NLTCC is a fairly small public school located in the rural area of Minden.
NLTCC undergraduate students pay an average of $4,109 in tuition and fees each year. The average amount in student loans that practical nursing majors at NLTCC take out while working on their Undergraduate Certificate is $16,659.
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Out of the 270 schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Central Louisiana Technical Community College landed the # 3 spot on the list. Central Louisiana Technical Community College is a small public school located in the small city of Alexandria.
Central Louisiana Technical Community College undergraduate students pay an average of $4,098 in tuition and fees each year. After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, practical nursing graduates from Central Louisiana Technical Community College carry an average student debtload of $12,813.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Northwest Technical Institute. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Value Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the small city of Springdale, NTI is a public college with a small student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at NTI are $4,450 a year. Practical Nursing majors at NTI take out an average of $12,682 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.
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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means South Louisiana Community College is a great value for practical nursing and nursing assistants students working on their undergraduate certificate. South Louisiana Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the midsize city of Lafayette.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at South Louisiana Community College are $4,205 per year. After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, practical nursing graduates from South Louisiana Community College carry an average student debtload of $18,533.
As a testament to the quality of education it offers, South Louisiana Community College also is in the top 5% of our Best Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region ranking.
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Arkansas State University - Newport landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value undergraduate certificate practical nursing and nursing assistants programs. ASUN is a small public school located in the rural area of Newport.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at ASUN are $4,320 a year. The average amount in student loans that practical nursing majors at ASUN take out while working on their Undergraduate Certificate is $16,025.
As a testament to the quality of education it offers, ASUN also is in the top 10% of our Best Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region ranking.
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Northshore Technical Community College ranked #7 on this year’s Best Value Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region list. Northshore Technical College-Sullivan Main Campus is a small public school located in the rural area of Bogalusa.
Northshore Technical College-Sullivan Main Campus undergraduate students pay an average of $4,203 in tuition and fees each year. Practical Nursing majors at Northshore Technical College-Sullivan Main Campus take out an average of $20,664 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.
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With a ranking of #8, SOWELA Technical Community College did quite well on this year’s best value schools for practical nursing and nursing assistants students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in the city of Lake Charles, SOWELA is a public college with a small student population.
SOWELA undergraduate students pay an average of $4,265 in tuition and fees each year. Practical Nursing majors at SOWELA take out an average of $14,219 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.
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Coastal Pines Technical College ranked #9 on this year’s Best Value Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region list. Coastal Pines Technical College is a small public school located in the town of Waycross.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Coastal Pines Technical College are $4,906 a year. Practical Nursing majors at Coastal Pines Technical College take out an average of $9,509 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.
In addition to its great value ranking, Coastal Pines Technical College is in the top 20% of all schools on our Best Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region list.
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Athens Technical College came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the medium-sized city of Athens, Athens Technical College is a public college with a small student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Athens Technical College are $5,462 a year.
In addition to its great value ranking, Athens Technical College is in the top 10% of all schools on our Best Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region list.
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With a ranking of #11, Louisiana Delta Community College did quite well on this year’s best value schools for practical nursing and nursing assistants students working on their undergraduate certificate. LDCC is a small public school located in the rural area of Monroe.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at LDCC are $4,159 per year. The average amount in student loans that practical nursing majors at LDCC take out while working on their Undergraduate Certificate is $20,368.
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With a ranking of #12, University of Arkansas Community College - Morrilton did quite well on this year’s best value schools for practical nursing and nursing assistants students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in the town of Morrilton, UACCM is a public school with a small student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at UACCM are $4,128 per year.
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University of Arkansas Community College - Batesville landed the #13 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value undergraduate certificate practical nursing and nursing assistants programs. UACCB is a small public school located in the remote town of Batesville.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at UACCB are $3,438 a year. On average, practical nursing graduates from UACCB take out $12,578 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.
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Oconee Fall Line Technical College ranked #14 on this year’s Best Value Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region list. OFTC is a small public school located in the rural area of Sandersville.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at OFTC are $5,472 per year. The average amount in student loans that practical nursing majors at OFTC take out while working on their Undergraduate Certificate is $14,432.
As a testament to the quality of education it offers, OFTC also is in the top 15% of our Best Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region ranking.
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Georgia Northwestern Technical College landed the #15 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value undergraduate certificate practical nursing and nursing assistants programs. Located in the city of Rome, Georgia Northwestern Technical College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
Georgia Northwestern Technical College undergraduate students pay an average of $5,462 in tuition and fees each year. While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, practical nursing majors at Georgia Northwestern Technical College accumulate an average of around $11,720 in student debt.
Georgia Northwestern Technical College also claimed a spot on our Best Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region list. It’s in the top 10% of all schools in this category.
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Chattahoochee Technical College ranked #16 on this year’s Best Value Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region list. Chattahoochee Technical College is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Marietta.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Chattahoochee Technical College are $5,602 per year. After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, practical nursing graduates from Chattahoochee Technical College carry an average student debtload of $16,347.
As a testament to the quality of education it offers, Chattahoochee Technical College also is in the top 20% of our Best Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region ranking.
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South Arkansas Community College landed the #17 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value undergraduate certificate practical nursing and nursing assistants programs. Located in the remote town of El Dorado, SouthArk is a public college with a small student population.
SouthArk undergraduate students pay an average of $4,812 in tuition and fees each year. After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, practical nursing graduates from SouthArk carry an average student debtload of $16,007.
SouthArk excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 20% of all schools on our Best Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region list.
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University of Arkansas Rich Mountain landed the #17 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value undergraduate certificate practical nursing and nursing assistants programs. UA Rich Mountain is a small public school located in the remote town of Mena.
UA Rich Mountain undergraduate students pay an average of $3,816 in tuition and fees each year. Practical Nursing majors at UA Rich Mountain take out an average of $7,469 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.
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Southern Regional Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for practical nursing and nursing assistants students to get a undergraduate certificate. It came in at #19 on the list. Located in the distant town of Thomasville, Southwest Georgia Technical College is a public college with a small student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Southwest Georgia Technical College are $5,402 per year. After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, practical nursing graduates from Southwest Georgia Technical College carry an average student debtload of $12,828.
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With a ranking of #20, Fletcher Technical Community College did quite well on this year’s best value schools for practical nursing and nursing assistants students working on their undergraduate certificate. Fletcher Technical Community College is a small public school located in the rural area of Schriever.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Fletcher Technical Community College are $3,981 per year.
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John D Rockefeller IV Career Center came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the rural area of New Cumberland, John D Rockefeller IV Career Center is a public school with a fairly small student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at John D Rockefeller IV Career Center are $8,046 a year. After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, practical nursing graduates from John D Rockefeller IV Career Center carry an average student debtload of $20,033.
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Southern Crescent Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for practical nursing and nursing assistants students to get a undergraduate certificate. It came in at #22 on the list. Southern Crescent Technical College is a small public school located in the large suburb of Griffin.
Southern Crescent Technical College undergraduate students pay an average of $5,526 in tuition and fees each year. The average amount in student loans that practical nursing majors at Southern Crescent Technical College take out while working on their Undergraduate Certificate is $19,020.
Southern Crescent Technical College excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 20% of all schools on our Best Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region list.
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Augusta Technical College came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the midsize city of Augusta, Augusta Technical College is a public college with a small student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Augusta Technical College are $5,632 a year. After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, practical nursing graduates from Augusta Technical College carry an average student debtload of $20,323.
Augusta Technical College also claimed a spot on our Best Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region list. It’s in the top 20% of all schools in this category.
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Southeastern Technical College landed the #24 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value undergraduate certificate practical nursing and nursing assistants programs. Southeastern Technical College is a small public school located in the remote town of Vidalia.
Southeastern Technical College undergraduate students pay an average of $5,527 in tuition and fees each year. After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, practical nursing graduates from Southeastern Technical College carry an average student debtload of $13,518.
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Central Georgia Technical College ranked #25 on this year’s Best Value Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the city of Warner Robins, CGTC is a public school with a medium-sized student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at CGTC are $5,442 a year. Practical Nursing majors at CGTC take out an average of $18,731 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.
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Additional Noteworthy Schools
These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also great but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Best Value Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 41 | North Georgia Technical College | Clarkesville, GA |
| 42 | Trident Technical College | Charleston, SC |
| 43 | University of Arkansas - Pulaski Technical College | North Little Rock, AR |
| 44 | Meridian Community College | Meridian, MS |
| 45 | Northwest Mississippi Community College | Senatobia, MS |
| 46 | Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College | Orangeburg, SC |
| 47 | Copiah-Lincoln Community College | Wesson, MS |
| 48 | Southwest Mississippi Community College | Summit, MS |
| 49 | Arkansas State University Three Rivers | Malvern, AR |
| 50 | Traviss Technical College | Lakeland, FL |
| 50 | Arkansas State University - Mountain Home | Mountain Home, AR |
| 52 | West Georgia Technical College | Waco, GA |
| 53 | Hinds Community College | Raymond, MS |
| 54 | National Park College | Hot Springs, AR |
Best Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants Colleges by State
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Florida | 0 |
| Tennessee | 14 |
| Kentucky | 47 |
| Alabama | 15 |
| Louisiana | 21 |
| Mississippi | 0 |
| Arkansas | 31 |
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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 |
Majors Similar 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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