2023 Most Popular Nursing & Nursing Assistants Schools in the Great Lakes Region
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.
To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Healthcare Degree Search has created its Most Popular Nursing & Nursing Assistants Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 194 schools in the Great Lakes Region to see which programs were the most popular 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.
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2023 Most Popular Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants Schools in the Great Lakes Region
The following schools top our list of the Most Popular Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants Colleges.
Top 25 Most Popular Great Lakes Region Schools in Nursing & Nursing Assistants
Our 2023 rankings named Ivy Tech Community College the most popular school in the Great Lakes Region for practical nursing and nursing assistants students. Located in the large city of Indianapolis, Ivy Tech Community College is a public school with a very large student population.
Practical Nursing majors at Ivy Tech Community College take out an average of $14,751 in student loans while working on their egree.
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Out of the 194 schools in the Great Lakes Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Northeast Wisconsin Technical College landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the medium-sized city of Green Bay, NWTC is a public college with a fairly large student population.
While working on their degree, practical nursing majors at NWTC accumulate an average of around $15,210 in student debt.
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Out of the 194 schools in the Great Lakes Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Gateway Technical College landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the medium-sized suburb of Kenosha, Gateway Technical College is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
While working on their degree, practical nursing majors at Gateway Technical College accumulate an average of around $12,750 in student debt.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Fox Valley Technical College. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Most Popular Nursing & Nursing Assistants Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Located in the midsize suburb of Appleton, FVTC is a public college with a large student population.
The average amount in student loans that practical nursing majors at FVTC take out is $14,176.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Waukesha County Technical College. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Most Popular Nursing & Nursing Assistants Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. WCTC is a moderately-sized public school located in the large suburb of Pewaukee.
While working on their degree, practical nursing majors at WCTC accumulate an average of around $11,992 in student debt.
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Hondros College of Nursing landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular practical nursing and nursing assistants programs. Hondros College of Nursing is a small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Westerville.
Practical Nursing majors at Hondros College of Nursing take out an average of $21,651 in student loans while working on their egree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $110.
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Chippewa Valley Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for practical nursing and nursing assistants students. It came in at #7 on the list. CVTC is a moderately-sized public school located in the small city of Eau Claire.
After completing their degree, practical nursing graduates from CVTC carry an average student debt load of $14,435.
Madison Area Technical College ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Nursing & Nursing Assistants Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Madison College is a large public school located in the city of Madison.
The average amount in student loans that practical nursing majors at Madison College take out is $15,173.
College of Lake County landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular practical nursing and nursing assistants programs. College of Lake County is a large public school located in the large suburb of Grayslake.
The average amount in student loans that practical nursing majors at College of Lake County take out is $12,000.
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Columbus State Community College landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular practical nursing and nursing assistants programs. Columbus State is a very large public school located in the large city of Columbus.
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With a ranking of #11, Moraine Park Technical College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for practical nursing and nursing assistants students. Located in the small city of Fond du Lac, Moraine Park Technical College is a public college with a small student population.
The average amount in student loans that practical nursing majors at Moraine Park Technical College take out is $6,975.
William Rainey Harper College came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Nursing & Nursing Assistants Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Located in the large suburb of Palatine, Harper College is a public college with a large student population.
While working on their degree, practical nursing majors at Harper College accumulate an average of around $9,400 in student debt.
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Milwaukee Area Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for practical nursing and nursing assistants students. It came in at #13 on the list. Located in the city of Milwaukee, MATC is a public school with a large student population.
Practical Nursing majors at MATC take out an average of $20,394 in student loans while working on their egree.
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Northcentral Technical College came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Nursing & Nursing Assistants Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Located in the small city of Wausau, North Central Technical College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
The average amount in student loans that practical nursing majors at North Central Technical College take out is $9,989.
Sinclair Community College landed the #15 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular practical nursing and nursing assistants programs. Located in the city of Dayton, Sinclair Community College is a public college with a large student population.
On average, practical nursing graduates from Sinclair Community College take out $10,066 in student loans while working on their degree.
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Kaskaskia College landed the #16 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular practical nursing and nursing assistants programs. Kaskaskia College is a small public school located in the rural area of Centralia.
The average amount in student loans that practical nursing majors at Kaskaskia College take out is $6,944.
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Lincoln Land Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for practical nursing and nursing assistants students. It came in at #17 on the list. LLCC is a small public school located in the midsize city of Springfield.
The average amount in student loans that practical nursing majors at LLCC take out is $9,500.
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With a ranking of #17, Lansing Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for practical nursing and nursing assistants students. LCC is a large public school located in the midsize city of Lansing.
Blackhawk Technical College ranked #19 on this year’s Most Popular Nursing & Nursing Assistants Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Located in the small suburb of Janesville, BTC is a public college with a small student population.
On average, practical nursing graduates from BTC take out $6,604 in student loans while working on their degree.
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With a ranking of #20, John A Logan College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for practical nursing and nursing assistants students. John A Logan College is a small public school located in the small suburb of Carterville.
Practical Nursing majors at John A Logan College take out an average of $13,125 in student loans while working on their egree.
With a ranking of #21, Heartland Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for practical nursing and nursing assistants students. Heartland Community College is a small public school located in the medium-sized suburb of Normal.
After completing their degree, practical nursing graduates from Heartland Community College carry an average student debt load of $12,419.
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With a ranking of #22, Southwest Wisconsin Technical College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for practical nursing and nursing assistants students. Located in the rural area of Fennimore, Southwest Tech is a public school with a small student population.
While working on their degree, practical nursing majors at Southwest Tech accumulate an average of around $8,400 in student debt.
Butler Tech - D Russel Lee Career Center ranked #23 on this year’s Most Popular Nursing & Nursing Assistants Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. D Russel Lee Career Center is a small public school located in the suburb of Hamilton.
Practical Nursing majors at D Russel Lee Career Center take out an average of $12,698 in student loans while working on their egree.
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City Colleges of Chicago - Malcolm X College landed the #24 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular practical nursing and nursing assistants programs. Malcolm X College is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Chicago.
Practical Nursing majors at Malcolm X College take out an average of $10,162 in student loans while working on their egree.
Mid-State Technical College came in at #25 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Nursing & Nursing Assistants Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Mid-State is a small public school located in the rural area of Wisconsin Rapids.
The average amount in student loans that practical nursing majors at Mid-State take out is $11,000.
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Rest of the Top Most Popular Nursing & Nursing Assistants Schools in the Great Lakes Region
Additional Noteworthy Schools
Here are some additional popular schools for Nursing & Nursing Assistants students in the Great Lakes Region that almost earned our Most Popular Nursing & Nursing Assistants Schools in the Great Lakes Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 30 | Southwestern Illinois College | Belleville, IL |
| 31 | Dorsey College, Woodhaven | Woodhaven, MI |
| 31 | Moraine Valley Community College | Palos Hills, IL |
| 33 | Joliet Junior College | Joliet, IL |
| 34 | Illinois Valley Community College | Oglesby, IL |
| 35 | Parkland College | Champaign, IL |
| 36 | McHenry County College | Crystal Lake, IL |
| 37 | Lakeshore Technical College | Cleveland, WI |
| 38 | American Institute of Alternative Medicine | Columbus, OH |
Best Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants Colleges by State
Explore the best practical nursing and nursing assistants schools for a specific state in the Great Lakes region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Illinois | 0 |
| Ohio | 0 |
| Michigan | 0 |
Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants Related Majors
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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