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Associate Degree in Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training

Associate Degrees in Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training

1,743 Yearly Graduations
88% Women
73% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
There are 90 schools in the United States where you can get your associate degree in licensed practical/vocational nurse training. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and 73% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 0.2% of licensed practical/vocational nurse training graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training Majors

During the 2021-2022 academic year, 1,743 students earned their associate degree in licensed practical/vocational nurse training. This earns it the #24 spot on the list of the most popular associate degree programs in the nation.

The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in licensed practical/vocational nurse training at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Undergraduate Certificate 37,850
Basic Certificate 5,422
Associate Degree 1,743
Bachelor’s Degree 11

Earnings of Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training Majors With Associate Degrees

We are unable to calculate the median earnings for licensed practical/vocational nurse training majors with their associate degree due to lack of data.

Student Debt

We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for licensed practical/vocational nurse training students who are associate degree holders.

Student Diversity

More women than men pursue their associate degree in licensed practical/vocational nurse training. About 88.2% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 206
Women 1,537
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The racial-ethnic distribution of licensed practical/vocational nurse training associate degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 201
Black or African American 170
Hispanic or Latino 785
White 423
International Students 4
Other Races/Ethnicities 160
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There are 90 colleges that offer an associate degree in licensed practical/vocational nurse training. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts

San Mateo, California
152 Yearly Graduations
84% Women
89% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The most popular school in the United States for licensed practical/vocational nurse training students seekingan associate degree is Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts. Roughly 2,700 attend the school each year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 152 people received their associate degree in licensed practical/vocational nurse training from Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts. Of these students, 84% were women and 89% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#2

Carrington College, Sacramento

Sacramento, California
139 Yearly Graduations
90% Women
68% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Carrington College, Sacramento comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in licensed practical/vocational nurse training. Each year, around 1,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 139 associate degrees were handed out to licensed practical/vocational nurse training majors at Carrington College, Sacramento. About 90% of this group were women, and 68% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#3

Del Mar College

Corpus Christi, Texas
97 Yearly Graduations
88% Women
75% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Del Mar College comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in licensed practical/vocational nurse training. Roughly 10,300 attend the school each year. The licensed practical/vocational nurse training program at Del Mar College awarded 97 associate degrees during the 2021-2022 school year. Around 75% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 88% were women.

#4

Bates Technical College

Tacoma, Washington
77 Yearly Graduations
92% Women
52% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Bates Technical College is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in licensed practical/vocational nurse training. Roughly 4,100 attend the school each year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 77 associate degrees were handed out to licensed practical/vocational nurse training majors at Bates Technical College. About 92% of this group were women, and 52% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#5

Pacific College

Costa Mesa, California
75 Yearly Graduations
94% Women
94% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 5th most popular school in the country for licensed practical/vocational nurse training majors who are seeking their associate degree is Pacific College. Each year, around 300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 75 associate degrees were handed out to licensed practical/vocational nurse training majors at Pacific College. About 94% of this group were women, and 94% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

67 Yearly Graduations
74% Women
87% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Metro comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in licensed practical/vocational nurse training. Each year, around 5,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,848 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,086 per year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 67 people received their associate degree in licensed practical/vocational nurse training from Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Metro. Around 87% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 74% were women.

64 Yearly Graduations
85% Women

Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Arecibo is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in licensed practical/vocational nurse training. Each year, around 3,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,848 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,086 per year. The licensed practical/vocational nurse training program at Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Arecibo awarded 64 associate degrees during the 2021-2022 school year. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 85% were women.

#8

ATA College

Louisville, Kentucky
47 Yearly Graduations
94% Women
55% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

ATA College is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in licensed practical/vocational nurse training. Each year, around 200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 47 people received their associate degree in licensed practical/vocational nurse training from ATA College. Of these students, 94% were women and 55% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

40 Yearly Graduations
70% Women

The 9th most popular school in the country for licensed practical/vocational nurse training majors who are seeking their associate degree is Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Aguadilla. Roughly 3,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,848 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,086 per year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 40 associate degrees were handed out to licensed practical/vocational nurse training majors at Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Aguadilla. About 70% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#10

North Dakota State College of Science

Wahpeton, North Dakota
38 Yearly Graduations
96% Women
19% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 10th most popular school in the country for licensed practical/vocational nurse training majors who are seeking their associate degree is North Dakota State College of Science. Each year, around 2,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 38 associate degrees were handed out to licensed practical/vocational nurse training majors at North Dakota State College of Science. About 96% of this group were women, and 19% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#11

Green River College

Auburn, Washington
36 Yearly Graduations
97% Women
59% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Green River College comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in licensed practical/vocational nurse training. Roughly 6,500 attend the school each year. The licensed practical/vocational nurse training program at Green River College awarded 36 associate degrees during the 2021-2022 school year. Of these students, 97% were women and 59% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#12

Long Beach City College

Long Beach, California
35 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
81% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Long Beach City College comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in licensed practical/vocational nurse training. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 35 associate degrees were handed out to licensed practical/vocational nurse training majors at Long Beach City College. Of these students, 100% were women and 81% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

34 Yearly Graduations
80% Women

The 13th most popular school in the country for licensed practical/vocational nurse training majors who are seeking their associate degree is Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Guayama. Each year, around 1,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,848 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,086 per year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 34 people received their associate degree in licensed practical/vocational nurse training from Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Guayama. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% were women.

#14

Platt College - Tulsa

Tulsa, Oklahoma
33 Yearly Graduations
97% Women
77% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Platt College - Tulsa is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in licensed practical/vocational nurse training. Each year, around 100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The licensed practical/vocational nurse training program at Platt College - Tulsa awarded 33 associate degrees during the 2021-2022 school year. About 97% of this group were women, and 77% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#15

Citrus College

Glendora, California
32 Yearly Graduations
82% Women
95% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Citrus College comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in licensed practical/vocational nurse training. Each year, around 9,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 32 associate degrees were handed out to licensed practical/vocational nurse training majors at Citrus College. About 82% of this group were women, and 95% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#16

Arkansas Tech University

Russellville, Arkansas
31 Yearly Graduations
87% Women
21% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 16th most popular school in the country for licensed practical/vocational nurse training majors who are seeking their associate degree is Arkansas Tech University. Roughly 9,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,820 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,481 per year. The licensed practical/vocational nurse training program at Arkansas Tech University awarded 31 associate degrees during the 2021-2022 school year. About 87% of this group were women, and 21% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#17

Riverside City College

Riverside, California
30 Yearly Graduations
95% Women
81% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Riverside City College comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in licensed practical/vocational nurse training. Each year, around 17,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 30 people received their associate degree in licensed practical/vocational nurse training from Riverside City College. Of these students, 95% were women and 81% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#18

Dickinson State University

Dickinson, North Dakota
29 Yearly Graduations
91% Women
13% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 18th most popular school in the country for licensed practical/vocational nurse training majors who are seeking their associate degree is Dickinson State University. Roughly 1,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,470 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,060 per year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 29 associate degrees were handed out to licensed practical/vocational nurse training majors at DSU. About 91% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#19

Southwestern College

Chula Vista, California
28 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
75% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 19th most popular school in the country for licensed practical/vocational nurse training majors who are seeking their associate degree is Southwestern College. The licensed practical/vocational nurse training program at Southwestern College awarded 28 associate degrees during the 2021-2022 school year. Of these students, 100% were women and 75% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#19

San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia

Visalia, California
28 Yearly Graduations
94% Women
69% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in licensed practical/vocational nurse training. Roughly 2,200 attend the school each year. The licensed practical/vocational nurse training program at San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia awarded 28 associate degrees during the 2021-2022 school year. Around 69% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 94% were women.

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Major Annual Degrees Awarded
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Nursing Assistants & Aides 59

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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