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Nursing Assistants & Aides Associate Degrees
There are 490 colleges and universities across the nation that offer aassociate degree in Nursing Assistants & Aides. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and60% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 2.4% of Nursing Assistants & Aides graduates were international students.
Education Levels of Nursing Assistants & Aides Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 44,550 students earned theirNursing Assistants & Aides majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Nursing Assistants & Aides at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 992 |
| Associate’s Degree (this page) | 42 |
| Master’s Degree | 8,333 |
Earnings of Nursing Assistants & Aides Majors With Associate Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with aassociate degree in Nursing Assistants & Aides of $42,279 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $45,399 |
| 4 years | $42,279 |
| 5 years | $47,962 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for Nursing Assistants & Aides students with their associate degree.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their associate degree in Nursing Assistants & Aides. About 76.2% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 10 |
| Women | 32 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Nursing Assistants & Aides graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 16 | 38.1% |
| Asian | 1 | 2.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 | 21.4% |
| Black or African American | 1 | 2.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 9 | 21.4% |
| Two or More Races | 3 | 7.1% |
| Race Unknown | 2 | 4.8% |
| International Students | 1 | 2.4% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 2.4% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Nursing Assistants & Aides Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 594 colleges that offer a associate degree in Nursing Assistants & Aides. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Nursing Assistants & Aides students seeking a associate degree is Ivy Tech Community College. This school awarded 2,392 associate degrees in Nursing Assistants & Aides in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Gateway Technical College comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Nursing Assistants & Aides. During the most recent year for which we have data, 663 people received their associate degree in Nursing Assistants & Aides from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Nursing Assistants & Aides here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
South Florida Institute of Technology comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Nursing Assistants & Aides. This school awarded 612 associate degrees in Nursing Assistants & Aides in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
College of Lake County is a popular choice for Nursing Assistants & Aides majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 587 people received their associate degree in Nursing Assistants & Aides from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Madison Area Technical College is a popular choice for Nursing Assistants & Aides majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 560 people received their associate degree in Nursing Assistants & Aides from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
William Rainey Harper College comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Nursing Assistants & Aides. This school awarded 535 associate degrees in Nursing Assistants & Aides in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Access Careers comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Nursing Assistants & Aides. This school awarded 525 associate degrees in Nursing Assistants & Aides in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Mountainland Technical College comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Nursing Assistants & Aides. This school awarded 495 associate degrees in Nursing Assistants & Aides in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Waukesha County Technical College comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Nursing Assistants & Aides. During the most recent year for which we have data, 476 people received their associate degree in Nursing Assistants & Aides from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Johnson County Community College comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Nursing Assistants & Aides. This school awarded 463 associate degrees in Nursing Assistants & Aides in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Northeast Wisconsin Technical College comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Nursing Assistants & Aides. During the most recent year for which we have data, 461 people received their associate degree in Nursing Assistants & Aides from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Western Iowa Tech Community College comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Nursing Assistants & Aides. During the most recent year for which we have data, 435 people received their associate degree in Nursing Assistants & Aides from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Moraine Valley Community College is a popular choice for Nursing Assistants & Aides majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 417 people received their associate degree in Nursing Assistants & Aides from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Mesa Community College comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Nursing Assistants & Aides. During the most recent year for which we have data, 411 people received their associate degree in Nursing Assistants & Aides from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Nursing Assistants & Aides here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Fox Valley Technical College comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Nursing Assistants & Aides. This school awarded 402 associate degrees in Nursing Assistants & Aides in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Nursing Assistants & Aides here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Access Careers-Islandia is a popular choice for Nursing Assistants & Aides majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 357 people received their associate degree in Nursing Assistants & Aides from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Nursing Assistants & Aides here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Columbus State Community College is a popular choice for Nursing Assistants & Aides majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 333 associate degrees in Nursing Assistants & Aides in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Nursing Assistants & Aides. This school awarded 330 associate degrees in Nursing Assistants & Aides in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Nursing Assistants & Aides. During the most recent year for which we have data, 327 people received their associate degree in Nursing Assistants & Aides from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Nursing Assistants & Aides here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Chippewa Valley Technical College is a popular choice for Nursing Assistants & Aides majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 320 people received their associate degree in Nursing Assistants & Aides from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Nursing Assistants & Aides here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Nursing Assistants & Aides that also offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | 50,931 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants, Other | 4,506 |
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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
More about our data sources and methodologies.
