Find Trade Colleges
Basic Certificates in Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Education Levels of Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training Majors
In 2021-2022, 5,422 basic certificates were awarded to licensed practical/vocational nurse training majors. This earns it the #13 spot on the list of the most popular basic certificate 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 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 licensed practical/vocational nurse training students who are basic certificate holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their basic certificate in licensed practical/vocational nurse training. About 89.9% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 550 |
| Women | 4,872 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of licensed practical/vocational nurse training basic certificate students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 145 |
| Black or African American | 699 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 445 |
| White | 3,790 |
| International Students | 8 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 335 |
Most Popular Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training Programs for Basic Certificates
There are 75 colleges that offer a basic certificate in licensed practical/vocational nurse training. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Bluegrass Community and Technical College tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for licensed practical/vocational nurse training majors who are seeking their basic certificate. 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 licensed practical/vocational nurse training majors at Bluegrass Community and Technical College. Of these students, 89% were women and 27% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Jefferson Community and Technical College is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in licensed practical/vocational nurse training. Roughly 11,800 attend the school each year. The licensed practical/vocational nurse training program at Jefferson Community and Technical College awarded 387 basic certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. About 85% of this group were women, and 40% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for licensed practical/vocational nurse training 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. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 315 basic certificates were handed out to licensed practical/vocational nurse training majors at DMACC. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 92% were women.
Gateway Community and Technical College comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in licensed practical/vocational nurse training. Roughly 4,000 attend the school each year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 303 basic certificates were handed out to licensed practical/vocational nurse training majors at Gateway. About 91% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
West Kentucky Community and Technical College is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in licensed practical/vocational nurse training. Roughly 4,800 attend the school each year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 300 people received their basic certificate in licensed practical/vocational nurse training from West Kentucky Community and Technical College. Around 18% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 90% were women.
The 6th most popular school in the country for licensed practical/vocational nurse training majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Maysville Community and Technical College. Each year, around 3,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 269 people received their basic certificate in licensed practical/vocational nurse training from Maysville Community and Technical College. About 95% of this group were women, and 5% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Madisonville Community College comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in licensed practical/vocational nurse training. Each year, around 3,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 249 people received their basic certificate in licensed practical/vocational nurse training from Madisonville Community College. Around 22% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 91% were women.
Wiregrass Georgia Technical College is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in licensed practical/vocational nurse training. Each year, around 3,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 210 basic certificates were handed out to licensed practical/vocational nurse training majors at Wiregrass Georgia Technical College. Of these students, 92% were women and 57% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Ivy Tech Community College comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in licensed practical/vocational nurse training. Each year, around 86,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 209 people received their basic certificate in licensed practical/vocational nurse training from Ivy Tech Community College. Around 23% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 94% were women.
The 10th most popular school in the country for licensed practical/vocational nurse training majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Ashland Community and Technical College. Roughly 2,400 attend the school each year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 207 basic certificates were handed out to licensed practical/vocational nurse training majors at ACTC. Of these students, 86% were women and 5% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Big Sandy Community and Technical College comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in licensed practical/vocational nurse training. Roughly 2,100 attend the school each year. The licensed practical/vocational nurse training program at Big Sandy Community and Technical College awarded 190 basic certificates during the 2021-2022 school year.
The 12th most popular school in the country for licensed practical/vocational nurse training majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College. Each year, around 4,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 157 people received their basic certificate in licensed practical/vocational nurse training from SKYCTC. About 89% of this group were women, and 15% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Somerset Community College is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in licensed practical/vocational nurse training. Roughly 5,000 attend the school each year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 146 basic certificates were handed out to licensed practical/vocational nurse training majors at SCC. Of these students, 88% were women and 5% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 14th most popular school in the country for licensed practical/vocational nurse training majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Hopkinsville Community College. Each year, around 2,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 123 people received their basic certificate in licensed practical/vocational nurse training from Hopkinsville Community College. About 85% of this group were women, and 40% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Hazard Community and Technical College comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in licensed practical/vocational nurse training. Roughly 2,800 attend the school each year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 122 basic certificates were handed out to licensed practical/vocational nurse training majors at Hazard Community and Technical College. Around 6% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 86% were women.
GateWay Community College comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in licensed practical/vocational nurse training. Roughly 4,600 attend the school each year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 122 people received their basic certificate in licensed practical/vocational nurse training from GateWay Community College. About 85% of this group were women, and 57% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 17th most popular school in the country for licensed practical/vocational nurse training majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Elizabethtown Community and Technical College. Roughly 5,600 attend the school each year. The licensed practical/vocational nurse training program at Elizabethtown Community and Technical College awarded 104 basic certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. About 90% of this group were women, and 21% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Southside Virginia Community College comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in licensed practical/vocational nurse training. Roughly 2,900 attend the school each year. The licensed practical/vocational nurse training program at Southside Virginia Community College awarded 93 basic certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. About 98% of this group were women, and 64% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 19th most popular school in the country for licensed practical/vocational nurse training majors who are seeking their basic certificate is High Desert Medical College. Roughly 1,200 attend the school each year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 92 basic certificates were handed out to licensed practical/vocational nurse training majors at High Desert Medical College. About 87% of this group were women, and 85% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 19th most popular school in the country for licensed practical/vocational nurse training majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Southeast Kentucky Community and Technical College. Roughly 2,400 attend the school each year. The licensed practical/vocational nurse training program at Southeast Kentucky Community and Technical College awarded 92 basic certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. Around 6% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 86% were women.
Explore Major by State
Alabama
Arkansas
Connecticut
Florida
Idaho
Iowa
Louisiana
Massachusetts
Mississippi
Nebraska
New Jersey
North Carolina
Oklahoma
Rhode Island
Tennessee
Vermont
West Virginia
Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to licensed practical/vocational nurse training that offer basic certificates.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Nursing Assistants & Aides | 34,488 |
| Other Nursing & Nursing Assistants | 664 |
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.
More about our data sources and methodologies.
TradeCollege.org provides higher-education, college and university, degree, program, career, salary, and other helpful information to students, faculty, institutions, and other internet audiences. Presented information and data are subject to change. Inclusion on this website does not imply or represent a direct relationship with the company, school, or brand. Information, though believed correct at time of publication, may not be correct, and no warranty is provided. Contact the schools to verify any information before relying on it. Financial aid may be available for those who qualify. TradeCollege.org is a for-profit site, and the displayed options may include sponsored or recommended results, not necessarily based on your preferences.
© TradeCollege.org – All Rights Reserved.