2023 Most Popular Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region
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.
Today's healthcare students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. 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 Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 338 schools in the Southeast 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 Southeast Region
The colleges and universities below are the most popular for practical nursing majors pursuing a undergraduate certificate.
Top 25 Most Popular Southeast Region Schools for an Award Taking 1 to 4 Years in Nursing & Nursing Assistants
Our analysis found ECPI University to be the most popular school for practical nursing and nursing assistants students who want to pursue a undergraduate certificate in the Southeast Region . ECPI University is a fairly large private for-profit school located in the city of Virginia Beach.
About 94% of the students majoring in practical nursing at the school are women while 6% are male.
While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, practical nursing majors at ECPI University accumulate an average of around $29,008 in student debt. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $137, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Wallace State Community College, Hanceville is a great place for practical nursing and nursing assistants students working on their undergraduate certificate. Wallace State, Hanceville is a medium-sized public school located in the town of Hanceville.
Women make up 89% of the practical nursing majors at the school.
Practical Nursing majors at Wallace State, Hanceville take out an average of $16,838 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.
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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Arkansas State University - Newport is a great place for practical nursing and nursing assistants students working on their undergraduate certificate. ASUN is a small public school located in the rural area of Newport.
Of the 191 students majoring in practical nursing at ASUN, 11% are male and 89% are female.
While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, practical nursing majors at ASUN accumulate an average of around $16,025 in student debt.
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The in-demand undergraduate certificate programs at Rasmussen University - Florida helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular practical nursing and nursing assistants schools in the Southeast Region . Rasmussen University - Florida is a medium-sized private for-profit school located in the city of Ocala.
Of the 155 students majoring in practical nursing at Rasmussen University - Florida, 6% are male and 94% are female.
After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, practical nursing graduates from Rasmussen University - Florida carry an average student debt load of $25,044. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $121, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Coastal Alabama Community College. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the distant town of Bay Minette, Coastal Alabama Community College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
About 92% of the students majoring in practical nursing at the school are women while 8% are male.
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Standard Healthcare Services - College of Nursing 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. Standard College of Nursing is a small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of Falls Church.
Of the 143 students majoring in practical nursing at Standard College of Nursing, 12% are male and 88% are female.
On average, practical nursing graduates from Standard College of Nursing take out $20,104 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.
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With a ranking of #7, John C Calhoun State Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for practical nursing and nursing assistants students working on their undergraduate certificate. Calhoun Community College is a medium-sized public school located in the rural area of Tanner.
Women make up 88% of the practical nursing majors at the school.
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Bevill State Community 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 #8 on the list. Bevill State Community College is a small public school located in the distant town of Jasper.
About 84% of the students majoring in practical nursing at the school are women while 16% are male.
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Louisiana Delta Community 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 #9 on the list. LDCC is a small public school located in the rural area of Monroe.
About 93% of the students majoring in practical nursing at the school are women while 7% are male.
The average amount in student loans that practical nursing majors at LDCC take out while working on their Undergraduate Certificate is $20,368.
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Central Louisiana Technical Community College came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Central Louisiana Technical Community College is a small public school located in the city of Alexandria.
Of the 127 students majoring in practical nursing at Central Louisiana Technical Community College, 10% are male and 90% are female.
While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, practical nursing majors at Central Louisiana Technical Community College accumulate an average of around $12,813 in student debt.
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With a ranking of #11, Northshore Technical Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for practical nursing and nursing assistants students working on their undergraduate certificate. Northshore Technical College-Sullivan Main Campus is a small public school located in the rural area of Bogalusa.
Of the 123 students majoring in practical nursing at Northshore Technical College-Sullivan Main Campus, 5% are male and 95% are female.
After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, practical nursing graduates from Northshore Technical College-Sullivan Main Campus carry an average student debt load of $20,664.
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With a ranking of #12, Northwest Mississippi Community 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 distant town of Senatobia, NWCC is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
Of the 121 students majoring in practical nursing at NWCC, 6% are male and 94% are female.
The average amount in student loans that practical nursing majors at NWCC take out while working on their Undergraduate Certificate is $13,702.
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Galen College of Nursing - Louisville 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 city of Louisville, Galen College of Nursing - Louisville is a private for-profit school with a small student population.
Of the 119 students majoring in practical nursing at Galen College of Nursing - Louisville, 3% are male and 97% are female.
On average, practical nursing graduates from Galen College of Nursing - Louisville take out $21,279 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $107, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
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Wallace Community College, Dothan ranked #14 on this year’s Most Popular Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the small city of Dothan, Wallace, Dothan is a public school with a small student population.
About 95% of the students majoring in practical nursing at the school are women while 5% are male.
The average amount in student loans that practical nursing majors at Wallace, Dothan take out while working on their Undergraduate Certificate is $14,498.
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Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Dickson landed the #15 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate practical nursing and nursing assistants programs. TCAT - Dickson is a small public school located in the distant town of Dickson.
About 92% of the students majoring in practical nursing at the school are women while 8% are male.
Practical Nursing majors at TCAT - Dickson take out an average of $16,721 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.
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Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Elizabethton came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. TCAT - Elizabethton is a small public school located in the rural area of Elizabethton.
Of the 102 students majoring in practical nursing at TCAT - Elizabethton, 5% are male and 95% are female.
On average, practical nursing graduates from TCAT - Elizabethton take out $14,609 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.
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Mississippi Gulf Coast Community 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 #17 on the list. Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the rural area of Perkinston.
Of the 98 students majoring in practical nursing at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College, 11% are male and 89% are female.
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Pearl River Community College ranked #17 on this year’s Most Popular Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region list. Pearl River Community College is a small public school located in the remote area of Poplarville.
Women make up 93% of the practical nursing majors at the school.
Practical Nursing majors at Pearl River Community College take out an average of $17,684 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.
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South College came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the city of Knoxville, South College is a private for-profit school with a moderately-sized student population.
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Holmes Community College ranked #19 on this year’s Most Popular Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the rural area of Goodman, Holmes Community College is a public school with a small student population.
Of the 96 students majoring in practical nursing at Holmes Community College, 7% are male and 93% are female.
The average amount in student loans that practical nursing majors at Holmes Community College take out while working on their Undergraduate Certificate is $20,036.
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South Louisiana Community College ranked #21 on this year’s Most Popular Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region list. South Louisiana Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Lafayette.
Of the 94 students majoring in practical nursing at South Louisiana Community College, 6% are male and 94% are female.
After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, practical nursing graduates from South Louisiana Community College carry an average student debt load of $18,533.
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Hinds Community 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 #22 on the list. Hinds Community College is a fairly large public school located in the fringe town of Raymond.
Women make up 92% of the practical nursing majors at the school.
The average amount in student loans that practical nursing majors at Hinds Community College take out while working on their Undergraduate Certificate is $24,717.
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Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Jackson 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 #23 on the list. TCAT - Jackson is a small public school located in the suburb of Jackson.
Of the 90 students majoring in practical nursing at TCAT - Jackson, 4% are male and 96% are female.
Practical Nursing majors at TCAT - Jackson take out an average of $14,510 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.
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With a ranking of #24, Cambridge Institute of Allied Health & Technology 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 Altamonte Springs, Cambridge Institute of Allied Health & Technology is a private for-profit school with a small student population.
Of the 89 students majoring in practical nursing at Cambridge Institute of Allied Health & Technology, 3% are male and 97% are female.
The average amount in student loans that practical nursing majors at Cambridge Institute of Allied Health & Technology take out while working on their Undergraduate Certificate is $23,010.
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Bishop State Community College landed the #25 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate practical nursing and nursing assistants programs. Located in the city of Mobile, Bishop State Community College is a public college with a small student population.
Of the 85 students majoring in practical nursing at Bishop State Community College, 11% are male and 89% are female.
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Additional Noteworthy Schools
Here are some additional popular schools for Nursing & Nursing Assistants students in the Southeast Region that almost earned our Most Popular Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 51 | Southern Crescent Technical College | Griffin, GA |
| 51 | Coastal Pines Technical College | Waycross, GA |
| 53 | Pinellas Technical College-St. Petersburg | Saint Petersburg, FL |
| 53 | Charlotte Technical College | Port Charlotte, FL |
| 55 | Lorenzo Walker Technical College | Naples, FL |
| 55 | Mercy Hospital School of Practical Nursing-Plantation General Hospital | Miami, FL |
| 57 | Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Crossville | Crossville, TN |
| 58 | Infinity College | Lafayette, LA |
| 59 | Herzing University - Birmingham | Birmingham, AL |
| 60 | Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Nashville | Nashville, TN |
| 60 | Chattahoochee Valley Community College | Phenix City, AL |
| 62 | Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Hohenwald | Hohenwald, TN |
| 63 | Gaston College | Dallas, NC |
| 63 | Black River Technical College | Pocahontas, AR |
| 63 | Northwest-Shoals Community College | Muscle Shoals, AL |
| 63 | Galen College of Nursing - Tampa Bay | Saint Petersburg, FL |
| 63 | Tri-County Technical College | Pendleton, SC |
Best Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants Colleges by State
Explore the best practical nursing and nursing assistants colleges for a specific state in the Southeast region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Florida | 0 |
| Tennessee | 14 |
| Kentucky | 47 |
| Alabama | 15 |
| Louisiana | 21 |
| Mississippi | 0 |
| Arkansas | 31 |
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 |
Majors Similar 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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