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Basic Certificates in Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants
Education Levels of Practical Nursing Majors
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 40,574 students earned their basic certificate in practical nursing. This makes it the 2nd most popular basic certificate program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in practical nursing at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Certificate | 42,522 |
| Basic Certificate | 40,574 |
| Associate Degree | 2,160 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 76 |
Earnings of Practical Nursing Majors With Basic Certificates
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for practical nursing students who are basic certificate holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their basic certificate in practical nursing. About 88.5% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 4,665 |
| Women | 35,909 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of practical nursing basic certificate students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1,688 |
| Black or African American | 6,174 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7,632 |
| White | 21,336 |
| International Students | 226 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 3,518 |
Most Popular Practical Nursing Programs for Basic Certificates
There are 577 colleges that offer a basic certificate in practical nursing. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Ivy Tech Community College tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for practical nursing majors who are seeking their basic certificate. Each year, around 86,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The practical nursing program at Ivy Tech Community College awarded 1,767 basic certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. About 90% of this group were women, and 24% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Northeast Wisconsin Technical College is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in practical nursing. Roughly 10,000 attend the school each year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 617 basic certificates were handed out to practical nursing majors at NWTC. About 86% of this group were women, and 23% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Bluegrass Community and Technical College comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in practical nursing. Each year, around 9,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 565 basic certificates were handed out to practical nursing majors at Bluegrass Community and Technical College. Around 27% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 89% were women.
Gateway Technical College is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in practical nursing. Each year, around 9,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 564 people received their basic certificate in practical nursing from Gateway Technical College. Of these students, 88% were women and 42% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 5th most popular school in the country for practical nursing majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Waukesha County Technical College. Roughly 7,300 attend the school each year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 544 basic certificates were handed out to practical nursing majors at WCTC. Around 24% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 92% were women.
College of Lake County comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in practical nursing. Roughly 12,100 attend the school each year. The practical nursing program at College of Lake County awarded 511 basic certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. Of these students, 86% were women and 66% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Madison Area Technical College comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in practical nursing. Roughly 12,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,304 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,304 per year. The practical nursing program at Madison Area Technical College awarded 499 basic certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. About 85% of this group were women, and 32% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 8th most popular school in the country for practical nursing majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Moraine Park Technical College. Each year, around 3,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 482 basic certificates were handed out to practical nursing majors at Moraine Park Technical College. Of these students, 88% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 9th most popular school in the country for practical nursing majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Fox Valley Technical College. Each year, around 11,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 461 people received their basic certificate in practical nursing from FVTC. About 84% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Access Careers comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in practical nursing. Roughly 200 attend the school each year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 447 basic certificates were handed out to practical nursing majors at Access Careers. Around 90% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 90% were women.
Mountainland Technical College is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in practical nursing. Roughly 3,700 attend the school each year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 445 people received their basic certificate in practical nursing from Mountainland Technical College. About 89% of this group were women, and 23% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 12th most popular school in the country for practical nursing majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Columbus State Community College. Each year, around 25,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 440 people received their basic certificate in practical nursing from Columbus State. About 83% of this group were women, and 39% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 13th most popular school in the country for practical nursing majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Jefferson Community and Technical College. Roughly 11,800 attend the school each year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 438 basic certificates were handed out to practical nursing majors at Jefferson Community and Technical College. Of these students, 85% were women and 40% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Wichita State University Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in practical nursing. Roughly 4,800 attend the school each year. The practical nursing program at Wichita State University Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology awarded 408 basic certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. Of these students, 89% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Davis Technical College is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in practical nursing. Roughly 3,700 attend the school each year. The practical nursing program at Davis Technical College awarded 360 basic certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. Around 35% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% were women.
Chippewa Valley Technical College comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in practical nursing. Roughly 6,900 attend the school each year. The practical nursing program at Chippewa Valley Technical College awarded 353 basic certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. Around 12% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 85% were women.
The 17th most popular school in the country for practical nursing majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Northcentral Technical College. Roughly 6,100 attend the school each year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 347 people received their basic certificate in practical nursing from North Central Technical College. Around 15% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 90% were women.
The 18th most popular school in the country for practical nursing majors who are seeking their basic certificate is William Rainey Harper College. Roughly 12,000 attend the school each year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 327 basic certificates were handed out to practical nursing majors at Harper College. Of these students, 85% were women and 57% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 19th most popular school in the country for practical nursing majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Johnson County Community College. Each year, around 16,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 317 basic certificates were handed out to practical nursing majors at JCCC. Of these students, 89% were women and 32% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 20th most popular school in the country for practical nursing majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Des Moines Area Community College. Each year, around 20,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The practical nursing program at Des Moines Area Community College awarded 315 basic certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. About 92% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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Practical Nursing Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Nursing Assistants & Aides | 34,488 |
| Licensed Practical Nursing | 5,422 |
| Other Nursing & Nursing Assistants | 664 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to practical nursing that offer basic certificates.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Allied Health Professions | 21,243 |
| Allied Health Services | 19,983 |
| Health/Medical Admin Services | 15,199 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science | 9,843 |
| Bodywork & Therapeutic Services | 7,145 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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