2023 Most Popular Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region
Finding the Best Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate 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.
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 Middle Atlantic Region to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 131 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region to see which undergraduate certificate 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 Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region
The colleges and universities below are the most popular for practical nursing majors pursuing a undergraduate certificate.
Top 15% Most Popular Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate Schools
Our 2023 rankings named Jersey College the most popular school in the Middle Atlantic Region for practical nursing and nursing assistants students working on their undergraduate certificate. Jersey College is a small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Teterboro.
About 90% of the students majoring in practical nursing at the school are women while 10% are male.
After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, practical nursing graduates from Jersey College carry an average student debt load of $23,143. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $95.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Isabella Graham Hart School of Practical Nursing. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in the large suburb of Rochester, IGH is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly small student population.
Women make up 92% of the practical nursing majors at the school.
The average amount in student loans that practical nursing majors at IGH take out while working on their Undergraduate Certificate is $22,498.
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Out of the 131 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region that were part of this year’s ranking, AMG School of Licensed Practical Nursing landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the large city of Brooklyn, AMG School of Licensed Practical Nursing is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.
About 86% of the students majoring in practical nursing at the school are women while 14% are male.
On average, practical nursing graduates from AMG School of Licensed Practical Nursing take out $20,435 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Veeb Nassau County School of Practical Nursing. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in the suburb of Hicksville, Veeb Nassau County School of Practical Nursing is a public school with a small student population.
About 83% of the students majoring in practical nursing at the school are women while 17% are male.
While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, practical nursing majors at Veeb Nassau County School of Practical Nursing accumulate an average of around $16,936 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 $85.
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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Erie 1 BOCES is a great place for practical nursing and nursing assistants students working on their undergraduate certificate. Erie 1 BOCES is a small public school located in the large suburb of West Seneca.
Women make up 88% of the practical nursing majors at the school.
After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, practical nursing graduates from Erie 1 BOCES carry an average student debt load of $18,365.
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Prism Career Institute, Philadelphia 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 #6 on the list. Located in the city of Philadelphia, Prism Career Institute is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.
Of the 144 students majoring in practical nursing at Prism Career Institute, 5% are male and 95% are female.
On average, practical nursing graduates from Prism Career Institute take out $24,559 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 $94.
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Lincoln Technical Institute - Moorestown ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Lincoln Tech - Moorestown is a small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Moorestown.
Women make up 96% of the practical nursing majors at the school.
While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, practical nursing majors at Lincoln Tech - Moorestown accumulate an average of around $21,367 in student debt. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $97.
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Eastern Suffolk BOCES ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in the suburb of Brentwood, Eastern Suffolk BOCES is a public college with a small student population.
Women make up 89% of the practical nursing majors at the school.
Practical Nursing majors at Eastern Suffolk BOCES take out an average of $13,757 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate. 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 ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in the suburb of Cherry Hill, Prism Career Institute 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 Prism Career Institute take out $24,559 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 $94.
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With a ranking of #10, Prism Career Institute, West Atlantic City did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for practical nursing and nursing assistants students working on their undergraduate certificate. Prism Career Institute is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the suburb of West Atlantic City.
Of the 122 students majoring in practical nursing at Prism Career Institute, 2% are male and 98% are female.
On average, practical nursing graduates from Prism Career Institute take out $24,559 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 $94.
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With a ranking of #11, Albany BOCES - Adult Practical Nursing Program did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for practical nursing and nursing assistants students working on their undergraduate certificate. Albany BOCES - Adult Practical Nursing Program is a fairly small public school located in the suburb of Albany.
Women make up 96% of the practical nursing majors at the school.
The average amount in student loans that practical nursing majors at Albany BOCES - Adult Practical Nursing Program take out while working on their Undergraduate Certificate is $18,536.
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Lincoln Technical Institute - Paramus landed the #12 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate practical nursing and nursing assistants programs. Located in the large suburb of Paramus, Lincoln Tech - Paramus is a private for-profit college with a small student population.
Women make up 88% of the practical nursing majors at the school.
While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, practical nursing majors at Lincoln Tech - Paramus accumulate an average of around $21,367 in student debt. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $97.
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Lincoln Technical Institute - Iselin ranked #13 on this year’s Most Popular Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Lincoln Tech - Iselin is a small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Iselin.
Women make up 86% of the practical nursing majors at the school.
Practical Nursing majors at Lincoln Tech - Iselin take out an average of $21,367 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 $97.
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Lancaster County Career and Technology Center ranked #14 on this year’s Most Popular Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate 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 fairly small student population.
Of the 87 students majoring in practical nursing at Lancaster County Career and Technology Center, 6% are male and 94% are female.
The average amount in student loans that practical nursing majors at Lancaster County Career and Technology Center take out while working on their Undergraduate Certificate is $22,216.
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Union County College 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 #15 on the list. Union County College is a medium-sized public school located in the large suburb of Cranford.
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 Union County College accumulate an average of around $24,845 in student debt.
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Lenape Technical School Practical Nursing Program 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 #16 on the list. Located in the rural area of Ford City, Lenape Practical Nursing Program is a public school with a small student population.
About 96% of the students majoring in practical nursing at the school are women while 4% are male.
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Central Susquehanna Intermediate Unit LPN Career 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 #17 on the list. Central Susquehanna Intermediate Unit LPN Career is a fairly small public school located in the town of Lewisburg.
Women make up 93% of the practical nursing majors at the school.
The average amount in student loans that practical nursing majors at Central Susquehanna Intermediate Unit LPN Career take out while working on their Undergraduate Certificate is $13,849.
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Wayne Finger Lakes BOCES-Practical Nursing Program ranked #18 on this year’s Most Popular Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Wayne Finger Lakes BOCES-Practical Nursing Program is a fairly small public school located in the distant town of Newark.
About 91% of the students majoring in practical nursing at the school are women while 9% are male.
After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, practical nursing graduates from Wayne Finger Lakes BOCES-Practical Nursing Program carry an average student debt load of $20,941.
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With a ranking of #19, Schuyler Steuben Chemung Tioga Allegany BOCES did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for practical nursing and nursing assistants students working on their undergraduate certificate. Greater Southern Tier BOCES is a fairly small public school located in the rural area of Elmira.
Women make up 93% of the practical nursing majors at the school.
The average amount in student loans that practical nursing majors at Greater Southern Tier BOCES take out while working on their Undergraduate Certificate is $17,554.
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Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center ranked #19 on this year’s Most Popular Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in the city of Altoona, Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center is a public school with a fairly small student population.
Women make up 91% of the practical nursing majors at the school.
On average, practical nursing graduates from Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center take out $21,862 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.
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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 Middle Atlantic Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 21 | Genesee Valley BOCES-Practical Nursing Program | Batavia, NY |
| 22 | Eastern Center for Arts and Technology | Willow Grove, PA |
| 23 | Onondaga Cortland Madison BOCES | Liverpool, NY |
| 24 | Lebanon County Area Vocational Technical School | Lebanon, PA |
| 24 | Falcon Institute of Health And Science | Bethlehem, PA |
| 26 | Harrisburg Area Community College | Harrisburg, PA |
| 26 | Lincoln Technical Institute - Allentown | Allentown, 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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