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2023 Most Popular Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Great Lakes Region

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$36,841 Avg Salary
$15,480 Avg Student Debt

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.

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.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Healthcare Degree Search has created the Most Popular Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Great Lakes Region to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 153 schools in the Great Lakes Region to see which ones were the most popular undergraduate 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 Undergraduate Certificate Colleges.

#1

Hondros College of Nursing

Westerville, OH

Our 2023 rankings named Hondros College of Nursing the most popular school in the Great Lakes Region for practical nursing and nursing assistants students working on their undergraduate certificate. Hondros College of Nursing is a small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Westerville.

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

Practical Nursing majors at Hondros College of Nursing take out an average of $25,185 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $110.

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#2

Ivy Tech Community College

Indianapolis, IN

Out of the 153 schools in the Great Lakes Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Ivy Tech Community College landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the city of Indianapolis, Ivy Tech Community College is a public school with a fairly large student population.

Women make up 93% of the practical nursing majors at the school.

After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, practical nursing graduates from Ivy Tech Community College carry an average student debt load of $18,646.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Northeast Wisconsin Technical College. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Located in the city of Green Bay, NWTC is a public college with a large student population.

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

The average amount in student loans that practical nursing majors at NWTC take out while working on their Undergraduate Certificate is $18,839.

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#4

Dorsey College, Woodhaven

Woodhaven, MI

Out of the 153 schools in the Great Lakes Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Dorsey College, Woodhaven landed the # 4 spot on the list. Dorsey College, Woodhaven is a small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Woodhaven.

Of the 180 students majoring in practical nursing at Dorsey College, Woodhaven, 6% are male and 94% are female.

Practical Nursing majors at Dorsey College, Woodhaven take out an average of $23,128 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $122.

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The in-demand undergraduate certificate programs at Lansing Community College helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular practical nursing and nursing assistants schools in the Great Lakes Region . LCC is a large public school located in the midsize city of Lansing.

About 85% of the students majoring in practical nursing at the school are women while 15% are male.

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Chippewa Valley Technical College ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. CVTC is a medium-sized public school located in the city of Eau Claire.

Of the 164 students majoring in practical nursing at CVTC, 11% are male and 89% are female.

On average, practical nursing graduates from CVTC take out $17,343 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.

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American Institute of Alternative Medicine ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Located in the large city of Columbus, AIAM is a private for-profit school with a small student population.

About 85% of the students majoring in practical nursing at the school are women while 15% are male.

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#8

Kellogg Community College

Battle Creek, MI

With a ranking of #8, Kellogg Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for practical nursing and nursing assistants students working on their undergraduate certificate. Kellogg Community College is a small public school located in the small city of Battle Creek.

Of the 141 students majoring in practical nursing at Kellogg Community College, 11% are male and 89% are female.

The average amount in student loans that practical nursing majors at Kellogg Community College take out while working on their Undergraduate Certificate is $24,907.

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Milwaukee Area Technical College came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Located in the city of Milwaukee, MATC is a public college with a large student population.

Of the 140 students majoring in practical nursing at MATC, 13% are male and 87% are female.

While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, practical nursing majors at MATC accumulate an average of around $22,752 in student debt.

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Collins Career Technical Center landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate practical nursing and nursing assistants programs. CollinsCTC is a fairly small public school located in the rural area of Chesapeake.

Women make up 88% of the practical nursing majors at the school.

While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, practical nursing majors at CollinsCTC accumulate an average of around $17,949 in student debt.

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#11

College of DuPage

Glen Ellyn, IL

College of DuPage came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Located in the large suburb of Glen Ellyn, COD is a public college with a fairly large student population.

Of the 107 students majoring in practical nursing at COD, 20% are male and 80% are female.

After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, practical nursing graduates from COD carry an average student debt load of $14,606.

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#12

MDT College of Health Sciences

Highland Heights, OH

MDT College of Health Sciences landed the #12 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate practical nursing and nursing assistants programs. Located in the city of Highland Heights, ATS Institute of Technology is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

Of the 106 students majoring in practical nursing at ATS Institute of Technology, 3% are male and 97% are female.

While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, practical nursing majors at ATS Institute of Technology accumulate an average of around $29,222 in student debt.

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#13

Dorsey College, Roseville

Roseville, MI

Dorsey College, Roseville ranked #13 on this year’s Most Popular Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Dorsey College, Roseville is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of Roseville.

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

While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, practical nursing majors at Dorsey College, Roseville accumulate an average of around $23,128 in student debt. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $122.

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Beckfield College - Tri-County did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for practical nursing and nursing assistants students to get a undergraduate certificate. It came in at #13 on the list. Located in the large suburb of Springdale, Beckfield College - Tri-County is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

Of the 104 students majoring in practical nursing at Beckfield College - Tri-County, 3% are male and 97% are female.

On average, practical nursing graduates from Beckfield College - Tri-County take out $30,633 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.

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Capital Area School of Practical Nursing landed the #15 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate practical nursing and nursing assistants programs. Located in the city of Springfield, CASPN is a public college with a small student population.

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

Practical Nursing majors at CASPN take out an average of $15,635 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.

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#16

Joliet Junior College

Joliet, IL

With a ranking of #16, Joliet Junior College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for practical nursing and nursing assistants students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in the large suburb of Joliet, Joliet Junior College is a public school with a large student population.

Of the 99 students majoring in practical nursing at Joliet Junior College, 14% are male and 86% are female.

On average, practical nursing graduates from Joliet Junior College take out $16,047 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.

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With a ranking of #17, Fox Valley Technical College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for practical nursing and nursing assistants students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in the medium-sized suburb of Appleton, FVTC is a public school with a fairly large student population.

Women make up 92% of the practical nursing majors at the school.

After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, practical nursing graduates from FVTC carry an average student debt load of $17,401.

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#18

Athena Career Academy

Toledo, OH

Athena Career Academy did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for practical nursing and nursing assistants students to get a undergraduate certificate. It came in at #18 on the list. Located in the large city of Toledo, Athena Career Academy is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

About 94% of the students majoring in practical nursing at the school are women while 6% are male.

On average, practical nursing graduates from Athena Career Academy take out $24,982 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.

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Bryant & Stratton College - Wauwatosa came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Bryant & Stratton College - Wauwatosa is a small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Wauwatosa.

About 96% of the students majoring in practical nursing at the school are women while 4% are male.

Practical Nursing majors at Bryant & Stratton College - Wauwatosa take out an average of $29,815 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.

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#20

John A Logan College

Carterville, IL

John A Logan College ranked #20 on this year’s Most Popular Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. John A Logan College is a small public school located in the small suburb of Carterville.

Of the 82 students majoring in practical nursing at John A Logan College, 20% are male and 80% are female.

After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, practical nursing graduates from John A Logan College carry an average student debt load of $15,389.

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Adult and Community Education - Hudson landed the #21 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate practical nursing and nursing assistants programs. Adult and Community Education - Hudson is a small public school located in the large city of Columbus.

Of the 79 students majoring in practical nursing at Adult and Community Education - Hudson, 8% are male and 92% are female.

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#22

Northern Career Institute

Eastlake, OH

Northern Career Institute ranked #22 on this year’s Most Popular Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Northern Career Institute is a small public school located in the large suburb of Eastlake.

Of the 78 students majoring in practical nursing at Northern Career Institute, 3% are male and 97% are female.

After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, practical nursing graduates from Northern Career Institute carry an average student debt load of $22,417.

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Additional Noteworthy Schools

These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also popular but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Most Popular Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Great Lakes Region award.

Rank College Location
23 Professional Skills Institute Maumee, OH
24 Herzing University - Kenosha Kenosha, WI
25 Muskegon Community College Muskegon, MI
26 Dorsey College, Wayne Wayne, MI
27 Scioto County Career Technical Center Lucasville, OH
28 Clark State Community College Springfield, OH
29 Dorsey College, Saginaw Saginaw, MI
30 Olney Central College Olney, IL

Best Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants Colleges by State

Explore the best practical nursing and nursing assistants colleges for a specific state in the Great Lakes region.

State Degrees Awarded
Illinois 0
Ohio 0
Michigan 0

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 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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