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2023 Best Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the Far Western US Region
Finding the Best Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate 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.
Today's trade school students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. 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.
To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Trade College Search has created its Best Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 80 schools in the Far Western US Region to see which undergraduate certificate programs offered the best educational experiences for trade school students.
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2023 Best Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Far Western US Region
The following schools top our list of the Best Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate Colleges.
Top 15% Best Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate Schools
Our 2023 rankings named Unitek College the best school in the Far Western US Region for practical nursing & nursing assistants students working on their undergraduate certificate. Unitek College is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the small city of South San Francisco.
On average, practical nursing graduates from Unitek College take out $14,836 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $254, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
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Out of the 80 schools in the Far Western US Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Unitek College landed the # 2 spot on the list. Unitek College is a small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Hayward.
On average, practical nursing graduates from Unitek College take out $14,836 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $254, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
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Out of the 80 schools in the Far Western US Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts landed the # 3 spot on the list. Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts is a small private for-profit school located in the midsize city of San Mateo.
After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, practical nursing graduates from Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts carry an average student debtload of $15,315. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $181.
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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Blake Austin College is a great place for practical nursing & nursing assistants students working on their undergraduate certificate. Blake Austin College is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Vacaville.
On average, practical nursing graduates from Blake Austin College take out $16,342 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Xavier College School of Nursing. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Located in the city of Stockton, Xavier College School of Nursing is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.
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Marian College School of Nursing did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for practical nursing & nursing assistants students to get a undergraduate certificate. It came in at #6 on the list. Marian College Van Nuys is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Van Nuys.
After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, practical nursing graduates from Marian College Van Nuys carry an average student debtload of $11,834.
With a ranking of #7, Homestead Schools did quite well on this year’s best schools for practical nursing & nursing assistants students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in the midsize city of Torrance, Homestead Schools is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
On average, practical nursing graduates from Homestead Schools take out $17,038 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.
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Marian College School of Nursing ranked #8 on this year’s Best Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Marian College Los Angeles is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the city of Los Angeles.
The average amount in student loans that practical nursing majors at Marian College Los Angeles take out while working on their Undergraduate Certificate is $11,834.
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Unitek College came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. Unitek College is a small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of Fremont.
The average amount in student loans that practical nursing majors at Unitek College take out while working on their Undergraduate Certificate is $14,720. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $246, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
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Stanbridge University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for practical nursing & nursing assistants students to get a undergraduate certificate. It came in at #10 on the list. Located in the large city of Irvine, Stanbridge is a private for-profit college with a small student population.
On average, practical nursing graduates from Stanbridge take out $17,395 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $170.
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Career Development Institute Inc ranked #11 on this year’s Best Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Career Development Institute Inc is a small private for-profit school located in the large city of Los Angeles.
While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, practical nursing majors at Career Development Institute Inc accumulate an average of around $15,563 in student debt.
California Career Institute came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. California Career Institute is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the large city of Anaheim.
On average, practical nursing graduates from California Career Institute take out $16,883 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.
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Honorable Mentions
These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also great but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Best Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the Far Western US Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 13 | Institute of Technology | Salem, OR |
| 14 | Sumner College | Portland, OR |
| 15 | American Career College - Ontario | Ontario, CA |
| 16 | CES College | Burbank, CA |
Best Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants Colleges by State
Explore the best practical nursing & nursing assistants schools for a specific state in the Far Western US region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Washington | 649 |
| California | 8,037 |
| Oregon | 409 |
| Nevada | 622 |
| Alaska | 22 |
| Hawaii | 96 |
Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants Related Rankings by Major
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 |
Most Popular Majors Related to Practical Nursing
| 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 25 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.
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