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Basic Certificates in Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide
Education Levels of Nursing Assistant Majors
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 34,488 students earned their basic certificate in nursing assistant. This earns it the #1 spot on the list of the most popular basic certificate programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in nursing assistant at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Basic Certificate | 34,488 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 1,078 |
| Associate Degree | 59 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 30 |
Earnings of Nursing Assistant Majors With Basic Certificates
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for nursing assistant majors with their basic certificate due to lack of data.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their basic certificate in nursing assistant. About 88.3% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 4,025 |
| Women | 30,463 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of nursing assistant basic certificate students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1,509 |
| Black or African American | 5,155 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7,009 |
| White | 17,428 |
| International Students | 217 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 3,170 |
Most Popular Nursing Assistant Programs for Basic Certificates
There are 527 colleges that offer a basic certificate in nursing assistant. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for nursing assistant students seekinga basic certificate is Ivy Tech Community College. Each year, around 86,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 1,558 people received their basic certificate in nursing assistant from Ivy Tech Community College. About 89% of this group were women, and 24% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for nursing assistant majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Northeast Wisconsin Technical College. Roughly 10,000 attend the school each year. The nursing assistant program at Northeast Wisconsin Technical College awarded 617 basic certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. Of these students, 86% were women and 23% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for nursing assistant majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Gateway Technical College. Each year, around 9,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 564 basic certificates were handed out to nursing assistant majors at Gateway Technical College. Around 42% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 88% were women.
Waukesha County Technical College is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in nursing assistant. Roughly 7,300 attend the school each year. The nursing assistant program at Waukesha County Technical College awarded 544 basic certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. About 92% of this group were women, and 24% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 5th most popular school in the country for nursing assistant majors who are seeking their basic certificate is College of Lake County. Roughly 12,100 attend the school each year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 511 people received their basic certificate in nursing assistant from College of Lake County. Around 66% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 86% were women.
The 6th most popular school in the country for nursing assistant majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Madison Area Technical College. 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 nursing assistant program at Madison Area Technical College awarded 499 basic certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. Of these students, 85% were women and 32% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Moraine Park Technical College comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in nursing assistant. Each year, around 3,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The nursing assistant program at Moraine Park Technical College awarded 482 basic certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 88% were women.
Fox Valley Technical College comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in nursing assistant. Each year, around 11,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The nursing assistant program at Fox Valley Technical College awarded 461 basic certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. Of these students, 84% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 9th most popular school in the country for nursing assistant majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Mountainland Technical College. Roughly 3,700 attend the school each year. The nursing assistant program at Mountainland Technical College awarded 445 basic certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. Of these students, 89% were women and 23% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 10th most popular school in the country for nursing assistant 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 nursing assistant from Columbus State. Of these students, 83% were women and 39% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Wichita State University Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in nursing assistant. Roughly 4,800 attend the school each year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 408 people received their basic certificate in nursing assistant from WSU Tech. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 89% were women.
The 12th most popular school in the country for nursing assistant majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Davis Technical College. Roughly 3,700 attend the school each year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 360 people received their basic certificate in nursing assistant from Davis Tech. About 80% of this group were women, and 35% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 13th most popular school in the country for nursing assistant majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Chippewa Valley Technical College. Roughly 6,900 attend the school each year. The nursing assistant program at Chippewa Valley Technical College awarded 353 basic certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. About 85% of this group were women, and 12% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 14th most popular school in the country for nursing assistant 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 nursing assistant from North Central Technical College. About 90% of this group were women, and 15% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
William Rainey Harper College is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in nursing assistant. Roughly 12,000 attend the school each year. The nursing assistant program at William Rainey Harper College awarded 327 basic certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. Around 57% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 85% were women.
Johnson County Community College comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in nursing assistant. Each year, around 16,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 317 people received their basic certificate in nursing assistant from JCCC. Around 32% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 89% were women.
The 17th most popular school in the country for nursing assistant majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Western Iowa Tech Community College. Each year, around 5,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The nursing assistant program at Western Iowa Tech Community College awarded 297 basic certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. About 91% of this group were women, and 35% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 18th most popular school in the country for nursing assistant majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Minnesota West Community and Technical College. Each year, around 3,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 278 basic certificates were handed out to nursing assistant majors at Minnesota West. Around 21% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 88% were women.
Sinclair Community College comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in nursing assistant. Each year, around 18,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The nursing assistant program at Sinclair Community College awarded 274 basic certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. Of these students, 81% were women and 27% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
College of Southern Nevada is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in nursing assistant. Each year, around 29,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 261 people received their basic certificate in nursing assistant from CSN. About 85% of this group were women, and 74% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Licensed Practical Nursing | 5,422 |
| 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.
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