2023 Most Popular Nursing & Nursing Assistants Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region
Finding the Best Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants School for You
Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants is the #21 most popular major in the country with 84,274 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.
When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for healthcare students. 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.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Healthcare Degree Search has developed this Most Popular Nursing & Nursing Assistants Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 146 schools in the Middle Atlantic 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.
2023 Most Popular Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region
The following schools top our list of the Most Popular Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants Colleges.
Top 15% Most Popular Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants Schools
Our 2023 rankings named Access Careers the most popular school in the Middle Atlantic Region for practical nursing and nursing assistants students. Access Careers is a small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Hempstead.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Jersey College. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Nursing & Nursing Assistants Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Jersey College is a small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Teterboro.
On average, practical nursing graduates from Jersey College take out $18,635 in student loans while working on their degree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $95.
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Out of the 146 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Access Careers Islandia landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the suburb of Islandia, Access Careers Islandia is a private for-profit school with a small student population.
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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Isabella Graham Hart School of Practical Nursing is a great place for practical nursing and nursing assistants students. Located in the suburb of Rochester, IGH is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly small student population.
While working on their degree, practical nursing majors at IGH accumulate an average of around $18,956 in student debt.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend AMG School of Licensed Practical Nursing. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Most Popular Nursing & Nursing Assistants Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in the city of Brooklyn, AMG School of Licensed Practical Nursing is a private for-profit college with a small student population.
While working on their degree, practical nursing majors at AMG School of Licensed Practical Nursing accumulate an average of around $16,066 in student debt.
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New Age Training ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Nursing & Nursing Assistants Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in the city of New York, New Age Training is a private for-profit college with a small student population.
On average, practical nursing graduates from New Age Training take out $8,127 in student loans while working on their degree.
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Lincoln Technical Institute - Moorestown landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular practical nursing and nursing assistants programs. Lincoln Tech - Moorestown is a small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of Moorestown.
Practical Nursing majors at Lincoln Tech - Moorestown take out an average of $17,156 in student loans while working on their egree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $97.
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Erie 1 BOCES did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for practical nursing and nursing assistants students. It came in at #8 on the list. Erie 1 BOCES is a small public school located in the large suburb of West Seneca.
On average, practical nursing graduates from Erie 1 BOCES take out $15,327 in student loans while working on their degree.
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Veeb Nassau County School of Practical Nursing did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for practical nursing and nursing assistants students. It came in at #9 on the list. Located in the large suburb of Hicksville, Veeb Nassau County School of Practical Nursing is a public school with a fairly small student population.
The average amount in student loans that practical nursing majors at Veeb Nassau County School of Practical Nursing take out is $12,104. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $85.
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With a ranking of #10, Prism Career Institute, Philadelphia did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for practical nursing and nursing assistants students. Located in the city of Philadelphia, Prism Career Institute is a private for-profit school with a small student population.
After completing their degree, practical nursing graduates from Prism Career Institute carry an average student debt load of $21,950. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $94.
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Lincoln Technical Institute - Paramus landed the #11 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular practical nursing and nursing assistants programs. Located in the large suburb of Paramus, Lincoln Tech - Paramus is a private for-profit school with a small student population.
On average, practical nursing graduates from Lincoln Tech - Paramus take out $17,156 in student loans while working on their degree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $97.
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Eastern Suffolk BOCES landed the #12 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular practical nursing and nursing assistants programs. Located in the suburb of Brentwood, Eastern Suffolk BOCES is a public school with a fairly small student population.
After completing their degree, practical nursing graduates from Eastern Suffolk BOCES carry an average student debt load of $9,975. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $51, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
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Prism Career Institute, Cherry Hill came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Nursing & Nursing Assistants Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Located in the suburb of Cherry Hill, Prism Career Institute is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.
After completing their degree, practical nursing graduates from Prism Career Institute carry an average student debt load of $21,950. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $94.
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Prism Career Institute, West Atlantic City landed the #14 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular practical nursing and nursing assistants programs. Prism Career Institute is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the suburb of West Atlantic City.
After completing their degree, practical nursing graduates from Prism Career Institute carry an average student debt load of $21,950. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $94.
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Albany BOCES - Adult Practical Nursing Program landed the #15 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular practical nursing and nursing assistants programs. Albany BOCES - Adult Practical Nursing Program is a small public school located in the large suburb of Albany.
The average amount in student loans that practical nursing majors at Albany BOCES - Adult Practical Nursing Program take out is $13,753.
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Lincoln Technical Institute - Iselin came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Nursing & Nursing Assistants Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Lincoln Tech - Iselin is a small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of Iselin.
While working on their degree, practical nursing majors at Lincoln Tech - Iselin accumulate an average of around $17,156 in student debt. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $97.
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Dawn Career Institute LLC came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Nursing & Nursing Assistants Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Dawn Career Institute is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of Wilmington.
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Lancaster County Career and Technology Center ranked #18 on this year’s Most Popular Nursing & Nursing Assistants Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in the large suburb of Willow Street, Lancaster County Career and Technology Center is a public school with a small student population.
While working on their degree, practical nursing majors at Lancaster County Career and Technology Center accumulate an average of around $19,396 in student debt.
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Union County College came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Nursing & Nursing Assistants Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Union County College is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Cranford.
On average, practical nursing graduates from Union County College take out $23,905 in student loans while working on their degree.
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Lenape Technical School Practical Nursing Program ranked #20 on this year’s Most Popular Nursing & Nursing Assistants Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in the rural area of Ford City, Lenape Practical Nursing Program is a public college with a small student population.
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Central Susquehanna Intermediate Unit LPN Career ranked #21 on this year’s Most Popular Nursing & Nursing Assistants Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Central Susquehanna Intermediate Unit LPN Career is a fairly small public school located in the distant town of Lewisburg.
After completing their degree, practical nursing graduates from Central Susquehanna Intermediate Unit LPN Career carry an average student debt load of $10,813.
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Here are some additional popular schools for Nursing & Nursing Assistants students in the Middle Atlantic Region that almost earned our Most Popular Nursing & Nursing Assistants Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 22 | Wayne Finger Lakes BOCES-Practical Nursing Program | Newark, NY |
| 23 | Schuyler Steuben Chemung Tioga Allegany BOCES | Elmira, NY |
| 23 | Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center | Altoona, PA |
| 25 | Genesee Valley BOCES-Practical Nursing Program | Batavia, NY |
| 26 | Eastern Center for Arts and Technology | Willow Grove, PA |
| 27 | Onondaga Cortland Madison BOCES | Liverpool, NY |
| 28 | Lebanon County Area Vocational Technical School | Lebanon, PA |
| 28 | Falcon Institute of Health And Science | Bethlehem, PA |
Best Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants Colleges by State
Explore the best practical nursing and nursing assistants colleges for a specific state in the Middle Atlantic region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| New York | 0 |
| Pennsylvania | 97 |
Majors Related to Practical Nursing
Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants is one of 30 different types of healthcare programs to choose from.
Practical Nursing Focus Areas
| 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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