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Associate Degree in Other Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants

Associate Degrees in Other Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants

358 Yearly Graduations
86% Women
67% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
An associate degree in other practical nursing, vocational nursing and nursing assistants is offered at 8 colleges in the United States. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and 67% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

Education Levels of Other Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants Majors

In 2021-2022, 358 associate degrees were awarded to other practical nursing, vocational nursing and nursing assistants majors. This earns it the #84 spot on the list of the most popular associate degree programs in the nation.

The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in other practical nursing, vocational nursing and nursing assistants at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Undergraduate Certificate 3,594
Basic Certificate 664
Associate Degree 358
Bachelor’s Degree 35

Earnings of Other Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants Majors With Associate Degrees

We are unable to calculate the median earnings for other practical nursing, vocational nursing and nursing assistants majors with their associate degree due to lack of data.

Student Debt

The data on debt ranges for other practical nursing, vocational nursing and nursing assistants majors who have their associate degree is not available.

Student Diversity

More women than men pursue their associate degree in other practical nursing, vocational nursing and nursing assistants. About 86.0% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 50
Women 308
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The racial-ethnic distribution of other practical nursing, vocational nursing and nursing assistants associate degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 129
Black or African American 28
Hispanic or Latino 59
White 32
International Students 0
Other Races/Ethnicities 110
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There are 8 colleges that offer an associate degree in other practical nursing, vocational nursing and nursing assistants. Learn more about the most popular 8 below:

#1

Unitek College

Fremont, California
254 Yearly Graduations
86% Women
67% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The most popular school in the United States for other practical nursing, vocational nursing and nursing assistants students seekingan associate degree is Unitek College. Each year, around 4,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 254 associate degrees were handed out to other practical nursing, vocational nursing and nursing assistants majors at Unitek College. Around 67% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 86% were women.

#2

PITC Institute

Wyncote, Pennsylvania
54 Yearly Graduations
92% Women
69% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

PITC Institute comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in other practical nursing, vocational nursing and nursing assistants. Roughly 600 attend the school each year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 54 associate degrees were handed out to other practical nursing, vocational nursing and nursing assistants majors at PITC Institute. About 92% of this group were women, and 69% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#3

Caribbean University - Bayamon

Bayamon, Puerto Rico
8 Yearly Graduations
50% Women

Caribbean University - Bayamon comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in other practical nursing, vocational nursing and nursing assistants. Each year, around 800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,478 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,200 per year. The other practical nursing, vocational nursing and nursing assistants program at Caribbean University - Bayamon awarded 8 associate degrees during the 2021-2022 school year. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.

#4

Caribbean University - Ponce

Ponce, Puerto Rico
7 Yearly Graduations
100% Women

Caribbean University - Ponce is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in other practical nursing, vocational nursing and nursing assistants. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,478 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,200 per year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 7 associate degrees were handed out to other practical nursing, vocational nursing and nursing assistants majors at Caribbean University - Ponce. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.

#5

Caribbean University - Carolina

Carolina, Puerto Rico
5 Yearly Graduations
50% Women

Caribbean University - Carolina comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in other practical nursing, vocational nursing and nursing assistants. Roughly 100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,778 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,200 per year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 5 associate degrees were handed out to other practical nursing, vocational nursing and nursing assistants majors at Caribbean University - Carolina. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.

4 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
80% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 7th most popular school in the country for other practical nursing, vocational nursing and nursing assistants majors who are seeking their associate degree is Pennsylvania Institute of Technology. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 4 people received their associate degree in other practical nursing, vocational nursing and nursing assistants from Pennsylvania Institute of Technology. Of these students, 100% were women and 80% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

Below are some popular majors that are similar to other practical nursing, vocational nursing and nursing assistants that offer associate degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Licensed Practical Nursing 1,743
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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