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.
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2023 Best Value Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region
Check out the practical nursing undergraduate certificate programs at these schools if you want to get the best value for your educational dollar.
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Our analysis found Coahoma Community College to be the best value school for practical nursing and nursing assistants students who want to pursue a undergraduate certificate in the Southeast Region . 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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Out of the 270 schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College landed the # 2 spot on the list. NLTCC is a small public school located in the rural area of Minden.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at NLTCC are $4,109 per year. The average amount in student loans that practical nursing majors at NLTCC take out while working on their Undergraduate Certificate is $16,659.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Central Louisiana Technical Community College. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Value Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region list. Central Louisiana Technical Community College is a small public school located in the city of Alexandria.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Central Louisiana Technical Community College are $4,098 a year. After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, practical nursing graduates from Central Louisiana Technical Community College carry an average student debtload of $12,813.
A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Northwest Technical Institute is a great value for practical nursing and nursing assistants students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in the city of Springdale, NTI is a public school with a small student population.
NTI undergraduate students pay an average of $4,450 in tuition and fees each 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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Out of the 270 schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, South Louisiana Community College landed the # 5 spot on the list. South Louisiana Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Lafayette.
South Louisiana Community College undergraduate students pay an average of $4,205 in tuition and fees each year. After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, practical nursing graduates from South Louisiana Community College carry an average student debtload of $18,533.
On top of its placing in our value ranking, South Louisiana Community College also did well on our Best Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region list. It’s in the top 5% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.
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Arkansas State University - Newport 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 #6 on the list. 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.
On top of its placing in our value ranking, ASUN also did well on our Best Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region list. It’s in the top 10% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.
Northshore Technical Community College landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value undergraduate certificate practical nursing and nursing assistants programs. Northshore Technical College-Sullivan Main Campus is a small public school located in the rural area of Bogalusa.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Northshore Technical College-Sullivan Main Campus are $4,203 per 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.
SOWELA Technical Community 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 #8 on the list. Located in the small city of Lake Charles, SOWELA is a public college with a small student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at SOWELA are $4,265 a 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.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Coastal Pines Technical College are $4,906 per 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.
Athens 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 #10 on the list. Located in the midsize city of Athens, Athens Technical College is a public college with a small student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Athens Technical College are $5,462 per year.
Athens 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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Louisiana Delta Community College landed the #11 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value undergraduate certificate practical nursing and nursing assistants programs. LDCC is a small public school located in the rural area of Monroe.
LDCC undergraduate students pay an average of $4,159 in tuition and fees each 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 college with a small student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at UACCM are $4,128 a year.
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.
UACCB undergraduate students pay an average of $3,438 in tuition and fees each year. On average, practical nursing graduates from UACCB take out $12,578 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.
Oconee Fall Line Technical College landed the #14 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value undergraduate certificate practical nursing and nursing assistants programs. OFTC is a small public school located in the rural area of Sandersville.
OFTC undergraduate students pay an average of $5,472 in tuition and fees each 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.
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 school with a moderately-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.
On top of its placing in our value ranking, Georgia Northwestern Technical College also did well on our Best Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region list. It’s in the top 10% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.
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Chattahoochee Technical College came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Chattahoochee Technical College is a medium-sized public school located in the large 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.
On top of its placing in our value ranking, Chattahoochee Technical College also did well on our Best Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region list. It’s in the top 20% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.
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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.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at SouthArk are $4,812 per year. After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, practical nursing graduates from SouthArk carry an average student debtload of $16,007.
On top of its placing in our value ranking, SouthArk also did well on our Best Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region list. It’s in the top 20% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.
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 town of Mena.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at UA Rich Mountain are $3,816 per year. Practical Nursing majors at UA Rich Mountain take out an average of $7,469 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.
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 town of Thomasville, Southwest Georgia Technical College is a public school with a small student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Southwest Georgia Technical College are $5,402 a year. After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, practical nursing graduates from Southwest Georgia Technical College carry an average student debtload of $12,828.
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.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Fletcher Technical Community College are $3,981 a year.
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John D Rockefeller IV Career Center 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 #21 on the list. Located in the rural area of New Cumberland, John D Rockefeller IV Career Center is a public college with a fairly small student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at John D Rockefeller IV Career Center are $8,046 per 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 ranked #22 on this year’s Best Value Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region 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.
On top of its placing in our value ranking, Southern Crescent Technical College also did well on our Best Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region list. It’s in the top 20% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.
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Augusta Technical College landed the #23 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value undergraduate certificate practical nursing and nursing assistants programs. Located in the city of Augusta, Augusta Technical College is a public school with a small student population.
Augusta Technical College undergraduate students pay an average of $5,632 in tuition and fees each year. After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, practical nursing graduates from Augusta Technical College carry an average student debtload of $20,323.
As a testament to the quality of education it offers, Augusta 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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Southeastern Technical College came in at #24 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Southeastern Technical College is a small public school located in the town of Vidalia.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Southeastern Technical College are $5,527 a 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 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 #25 on the list. Located in the city of Warner Robins, CGTC is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at CGTC are $5,442 per 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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Rest of the Top Best Value Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region
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
Explore the best practical nursing and nursing assistants colleges for a specific state in the Southeast region.
| 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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