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Basic Certificates in Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide

32,934 Yearly Graduations
89% Women
41% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
A basic certificate in nursing assistant is offered at 527 colleges in the United States. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and 41% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 0.6% of nursing assistant graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Nursing Assistant Majors

During the 2020-2021 academic year, 32,934 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 32,934
Undergraduate Certificate 1,342
Bachelor’s Degree 177
Associate Degree 104

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 88.8% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 3,699
Women 29,235
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The racial-ethnic distribution of nursing assistant basic certificate students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 1,271
Black or African American 4,361
Hispanic or Latino 6,438
White 17,873
International Students 189
Other Races/Ethnicities 2,802
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There are 527 colleges that offer a basic certificate in nursing assistant. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

Ivy Tech Community College

Indianapolis, Indiana
1,558 Yearly Graduations
90% Women
27% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The most popular school in the United States for nursing assistant students seekinga basic certificate is Ivy Tech Community College. Roughly 63,800 attend the school each year. The nursing assistant program at Ivy Tech Community College awarded 1,558 basic certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 90% were women and 27% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

617 Yearly Graduations
88% Women
20% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 2nd most popular school in the country for nursing assistant majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Northeast Wisconsin Technical College. Roughly 10,700 attend the school each year. The nursing assistant program at Northeast Wisconsin Technical College awarded 617 basic certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 88% were women.

#3

Gateway Technical College

Kenosha, Wisconsin
564 Yearly Graduations
91% Women
40% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 7,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 564 basic certificates were handed out to nursing assistant majors at Gateway Technical College. Of these students, 91% were women and 40% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#4

Waukesha County Technical College

Pewaukee, Wisconsin
544 Yearly Graduations
86% Women
21% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Waukesha County Technical College is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in nursing assistant. Roughly 6,900 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 544 basic certificates were handed out to nursing assistant majors at WCTC. About 86% of this group were women, and 21% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#5

College of Lake County

Grayslake, Illinois
511 Yearly Graduations
91% Women
64% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 5th most popular school in the country for nursing assistant majors who are seeking their basic certificate is College of Lake County. Roughly 11,800 attend the school each year. The nursing assistant program at College of Lake County awarded 511 basic certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. About 91% of this group were women, and 64% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#6

Madison Area Technical College

Madison, Wisconsin
499 Yearly Graduations
86% Women
29% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 6th most popular school in the country for nursing assistant majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Madison Area Technical College. Roughly 13,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,230 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,230 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 499 people received their basic certificate in nursing assistant from Madison College. About 86% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#7

Moraine Park Technical College

Fond du Lac, Wisconsin
482 Yearly Graduations
89% Women
12% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Moraine Park Technical College comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in nursing assistant. Roughly 2,600 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 482 basic certificates were handed out to nursing assistant majors at Moraine Park Technical College. Around 12% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 89% were women.

#8

Fox Valley Technical College

Appleton, Wisconsin
461 Yearly Graduations
86% Women
8% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Fox Valley Technical College comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in nursing assistant. Roughly 11,700 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 461 people received their basic certificate in nursing assistant from FVTC. About 86% of this group were women, and 8% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

445 Yearly Graduations
89% Women
20% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 445 basic certificates were handed out to nursing assistant majors at Mountainland Technical College. Of these students, 89% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

440 Yearly Graduations
88% Women
43% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 27,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 440 basic certificates were handed out to nursing assistant majors at Columbus State. Of these students, 88% were women and 43% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

408 Yearly Graduations
89% Women
42% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 4,600 attend the school each year. The nursing assistant program at Wichita State University Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology awarded 408 basic certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 42% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 89% were women.

#12

Davis Technical College

Kaysville, Utah
360 Yearly Graduations
81% Women
24% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 12th most popular school in the country for nursing assistant majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Davis Technical College. Roughly 3,800 attend the school each year. The nursing assistant program at Davis Technical College awarded 360 basic certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. About 81% of this group were women, and 24% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#13

Chippewa Valley Technical College

Eau Claire, Wisconsin
353 Yearly Graduations
85% Women
13% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 13th most popular school in the country for nursing assistant majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Chippewa Valley Technical College. Roughly 7,300 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 353 people received their basic certificate in nursing assistant from CVTC. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 85% were women.

#14

Northcentral Technical College

Wausau, Wisconsin
347 Yearly Graduations
86% Women
13% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 14th most popular school in the country for nursing assistant majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Northcentral Technical College. Each year, around 5,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The nursing assistant program at Northcentral Technical College awarded 347 basic certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. About 86% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#15

William Rainey Harper College

Palatine, Illinois
327 Yearly Graduations
86% Women
57% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

William Rainey Harper College is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in nursing assistant. Roughly 12,100 attend the school each year. The nursing assistant program at William Rainey Harper College awarded 327 basic certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 57% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 86% were women.

#16

Johnson County Community College

Overland Park, Kansas
317 Yearly Graduations
91% Women
29% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 13,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The nursing assistant program at Johnson County Community College awarded 317 basic certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 91% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

297 Yearly Graduations
90% Women
40% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 17th most popular school in the country for nursing assistant majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Western Iowa Tech Community College. Roughly 5,300 attend the school each year. The nursing assistant program at Western Iowa Tech Community College awarded 297 basic certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. About 90% of this group were women, and 40% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

278 Yearly Graduations
88% Women
22% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 3,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The nursing assistant program at Minnesota West Community and Technical College awarded 278 basic certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 88% were women and 22% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#19

Sinclair Community College

Dayton, Ohio
274 Yearly Graduations
91% Women
23% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Sinclair Community College comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in nursing assistant. Roughly 18,600 attend the school each year. The nursing assistant program at Sinclair Community College awarded 274 basic certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 91% were women and 23% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#20

College of Southern Nevada

Las Vegas, Nevada
261 Yearly Graduations
85% Women
75% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 2020-2021 academic year, 261 people received their basic certificate in nursing assistant from CSN. Of these students, 85% were women and 75% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

Below are some popular majors that are similar to nursing assistant that offer basic certificates.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Licensed Practical Nursing 4,917
Other Nursing & Nursing Assistants 654

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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