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Finding the Best Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants School for You
Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants is one of the most popular subjects to study in Massachusetts. With 627 degrees and certificates handed out in 2021-2022, it ranked 6th out of all the majors we track in the state.
When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for trade school students. You can choose a traditional brick and mortar school, or with the growth of online education, you can attend a school half-way across the country without even leaving your house. Also there are many trade schools that offer short-term programs that open up more career options.
Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Trade College Search has created the Best Nursing & Nursing Assistants Trade Schools in Massachusetts to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 17 schools in Massachusetts to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for trade school students.
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2023 Best Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants Schools in Massachusetts
The following schools top our list of the Best Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants Colleges.
Top 10 Best Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants Schools
Our 2023 rankings named Shawsheen Valley School of Practical Nursing the best school in Massachusetts for practical nursing & nursing assistants students. Located in the suburb of Billerica, Shawsheen Valley School of Practical Nursing is a public college with a small student population.
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Out of the 17 schools in Massachusetts that were part of this year’s ranking, Greater Lowell Technical School landed the # 2 spot on the list. Greater Lowell Technical School is a small public school located in the large suburb of Tyngsboro.
The excellent programs at Southeastern Technical Institute helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best practical nursing & nursing assistants schools in Massachusetts. Located in the rural area of South Easton, Southeastern Technical Institute is a public school with a small student population.
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The excellent programs at Southern Worcester County Regional Voc School District helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best practical nursing & nursing assistants schools in Massachusetts. Southern Worcester County Regional Voc School District is a fairly small public school located in the rural area of Charlton.
Out of the 17 schools in Massachusetts that were part of this year’s ranking, Monty Tech landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the medium-sized suburb of Fitchburg, Monty Tech is a public college with a small student population.
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Diman Regional Technical Institute landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best practical nursing & nursing assistants programs. Located in the large suburb of Fall River, Diman Regional Technical Institute is a public college with a fairly small student population.
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With a ranking of #7, North Shore Community College did quite well on this year’s best schools for practical nursing & nursing assistants students. North Shore Community College is a small public school located in the large suburb of Danvers.
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Mount Wachusett Community College ranked #8 on this year’s Best Nursing & Nursing Assistants Trade Schools in Massachusetts list. Located in the rural area of Gardner, MWCC is a public school with a small student population.
Greenfield Community College ranked #9 on this year’s Best Nursing & Nursing Assistants Trade Schools in Massachusetts list. Located in the town of Greenfield, Greenfield Community College is a public college with a small student population.
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Northern Essex Community College ranked #10 on this year’s Best Nursing & Nursing Assistants Trade Schools in Massachusetts list. Located in the large suburb of Haverhill, NECC is a public college with a small student population.
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Best Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants Colleges in the New England Region
Explore all the Best Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants Colleges in the New England Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Maine | 34 |
| Connecticut | 587 |
| Rhode Island | 227 |
| New Hampshire | 71 |
| Vermont | 147 |
Rankings in Majors Related to Practical Nursing
Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants is one of 11 different types of trade school programs to choose from.
Practical Nursing Concentrations
| 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 |
Most Popular Related Majors
| 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 17 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).
More about our data sources and methodologies.