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2023 Most Popular Nursing & Nursing Assistants Basic Certificate Schools in Iowa

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Finding the Best Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants Basic Certificate 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. 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.

The Most Popular Nursing & Nursing Assistants Basic Certificate Schools in Iowa ranking is one of many tools that Healthcare Degree Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 6 schools in Iowa to see which ones were the most popular basic certificate programs for healthcare students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants program at each school on the list.

The following schools top our list of the Most Popular Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants Basic Certificate Colleges.

Our 2023 rankings named Des Moines Area Community College the most popular school in Iowa for practical nursing and nursing assistants students working on their basic certificate. DMACC is a very large public school located in the large suburb of Ankeny.

About 93% of the students majoring in practical nursing at the school are women while 7% are male.

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The in-demand basic certificate programs at Western Iowa Tech Community College helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular practical nursing and nursing assistants schools in Iowa. Located in the city of Sioux City, Western Iowa Tech Community College is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

About 90% of the students majoring in practical nursing at the school are women while 10% are male.

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The in-demand basic certificate programs at Iowa Central Community College helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular practical nursing and nursing assistants schools in Iowa. Located in the town of Fort Dodge, Iowa Central Community College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

Women make up 94% of the practical nursing majors at the school.

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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means North Iowa Area Community College is a great place for practical nursing and nursing assistants students working on their basic certificate. Located in the remote town of Mason City, North Iowa Area Community College is a public college with a small student population.

Women make up 94% of the practical nursing majors at the school.

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#5

Southeastern Community College

West Burlington, IA

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Southeastern Community College. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Nursing & Nursing Assistants Basic Certificate Schools in Iowa list. Located in the town of West Burlington, Southeastern Community College is a public college with a small student population.

Of the 91 students majoring in practical nursing at Southeastern Community College, 8% are male and 92% are female.

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Iowa Western Community College

Council Bluffs, IA

With a ranking of #6, Iowa Western Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for practical nursing and nursing assistants students working on their basic certificate. Iowa Western Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Council Bluffs.

Of the 41 students majoring in practical nursing at Iowa Western Community College, 15% are male and 85% are female.

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Best Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants Colleges in the Plains States Region

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State Degrees Awarded
Minnesota 22
Nebraska 0
South Dakota 0
North Dakota 70

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 6 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).

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