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Best Nursing & Nursing Assistants Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Plains States Region

2023 Best Nursing & Nursing Assistants Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Plains States Region

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$41,121 Avg Salary
$14,988 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants Associate Degree School for You

In 2021-2022, 85,339 practical nursing & nursing assistants students received a degree or certificate, making the major the #2 most popular in the country.

There are so many trade school programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Trade College Search has developed this Best Nursing & Nursing Assistants Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. This report analyzed 4 schools in the Plains States Region to see which ones offered the best associate degree programs for trade school students.

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2023 Best Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants Associate Degree Schools in the Plains States Region

Check out the practical nursing associate degree programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.

Top Plains States Region Trade Schools for an Associate in Nursing & Nursing Assistants

Our 2023 rankings named North Dakota State College of Science the best school in the Plains States Region for practical nursing & nursing assistants students working on their associate degree. Located in the distant town of Wahpeton, North Dakota State College of Science is a public school with a small student population.

Practical Nursing majors at North Dakota State College of Science take out an average of $18,021 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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#2

Dickinson State University

Dickinson, ND

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Dickinson State University is a great place for practical nursing & nursing assistants students working on their associate degree. Located in the remote town of Dickinson, DSU is a public college with a small student population.

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#3

Hennepin Technical College

Brooklyn Park, MN

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Hennepin Technical College. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Nursing & Nursing Assistants Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Plains States Region list. Hennepin Technical College is a small public school located in the large suburb of Brooklyn Park.

While working on their Associate Degree, practical nursing majors at Hennepin Technical College accumulate an average of around $16,931 in student debt.

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#4

Saint Paul College

Saint Paul, MN

Out of the 4 schools in the Plains States Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Saint Paul College landed the # 4 spot on the list. Saint Paul College is a medium-sized public school located in the city of Saint Paul.

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Best Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants Colleges by State

Explore the best practical nursing & nursing assistants schools for a specific state in the Plains States region.

State Degrees Awarded
Kansas 3,821
Missouri 962
Minnesota 2,176
South Dakota 245
Iowa 1,762
North Dakota 256
Nebraska 346

One of 11 majors within the trade school area of study, practical nursing & nursing assistants has other similar majors worth exploring.

Practical Nursing Focus Areas

Major Annual Graduates
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training 45,031
Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide 35,655
Other Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants 4,653

Related Major Annual Graduates
Health & Medical Administrative Services 88,600
Allied Health Professions 83,905
Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services 83,587
Health Sciences & Services 36,762
Mental & Social Health Services 30,331

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 4 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).

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