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2023 Best Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the Middle Atlantic 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're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.
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 Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 104 schools in the Middle Atlantic 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 Middle Atlantic 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 Eastern Center for Arts and Technology the best school in the Middle Atlantic Region for practical nursing & nursing assistants students working on their undergraduate certificate. Eastern Center for Arts and Technology is a small public school located in the large suburb of Willow Grove.
The average amount in student loans that practical nursing majors at Eastern Center for Arts and Technology take out while working on their Undergraduate Certificate is $9,206.
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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Dutchess BOCES-Practical Nursing Program is a great place for practical nursing & nursing assistants students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in the large suburb of Poughkeepsie, Dutchess BOCES-Practical Nursing Program is a public school with a fairly small student population.
Practical Nursing majors at Dutchess BOCES-Practical Nursing Program take out an average of $7,162 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Veeb Nassau County School of Practical Nursing. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in the large suburb of Hicksville, Veeb Nassau County School of Practical Nursing is a public college with a fairly small student population.
On average, practical nursing graduates from Veeb Nassau County School of Practical Nursing take out $9,526 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $124, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
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Out of the 104 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Saint Michael College of Allied Health landed the # 4 spot on the list. Saint Michael College of Allied Health is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Washington.
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Out of the 104 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Franklin County Career and Technology Center landed the # 5 spot on the list. Franklin County Career and Technology Center is a small public school located in the rural area of Chambersburg.
Practical Nursing majors at Franklin County Career and Technology Center take out an average of $12,328 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.
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Western Area Career & Technology Center ranked #6 on this year’s Best Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Western Area Career & Technology Center is a fairly small public school located in the rural area of Canonsburg.
On average, practical nursing graduates from Western Area Career & Technology Center take out $15,309 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.
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AMG School of Licensed Practical Nursing ranked #7 on this year’s Best Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in the large city of Brooklyn, AMG School of Licensed Practical Nursing is a private for-profit college with a small student population.
On average, practical nursing graduates from AMG School of Licensed Practical Nursing take out $13,294 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.
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Rockland County BOCES-Practical Nursing Program ranked #8 on this year’s Best Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Rockland County BOCES-Practical Nursing Program is a small public school located in the suburb of West Nyack.
On average, practical nursing graduates from Rockland County BOCES-Practical Nursing Program take out $8,636 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.
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With a ranking of #9, Chester County Intermediate Unit did quite well on this year’s best schools for practical nursing & nursing assistants students working on their undergraduate certificate. Chester County Intermediate Unit is a fairly small public school located in the large suburb of Downingtown.
After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, practical nursing graduates from Chester County Intermediate Unit carry an average student debtload of $16,115.
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Southern Westchester BOCES-Practical Nursing Program landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best undergraduate certificate practical nursing & nursing assistants programs. Located in the of Harrison, Southern Westchester BOCES-Practical Nursing Program is a college with a student population.
Practical Nursing majors at Southern Westchester BOCES-Practical Nursing Program take out an average of $9,551 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.
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Lebanon County Area Vocational Technical School came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Located in the small suburb of Lebanon, Lebanon County Career & Technology Center is a public college with a small student population.
After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, practical nursing graduates from Lebanon County Career & Technology Center carry an average student debtload of $12,626.
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Best Care College ranked #12 on this year’s Best Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in the large suburb of East Orange, Best Care College is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.
On average, practical nursing graduates from Best Care College take out $12,880 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.
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Universal Training Institute 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 #13 on the list. Universal Training Institute is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Perth Amboy.
After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, practical nursing graduates from Universal Training Institute carry an average student debtload of $10,880.
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Eastern Suffolk BOCES came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Best Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Located in the large suburb of Brentwood, Eastern Suffolk BOCES is a public school with a small student population.
On average, practical nursing graduates from Eastern Suffolk BOCES take out $8,496 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $56, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
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Isabella Graham Hart School of Practical Nursing landed the #15 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best undergraduate certificate practical nursing & nursing assistants programs. Located in the large suburb of Rochester, IGH is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly small student population.
Practical Nursing majors at IGH take out an average of $8,130 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.
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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 Middle Atlantic Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 16 | Clinton Essex Warren Washington BOCES | Plattsburgh, NY |
| 17 | Mifflin County Academy of Science and Technology | Lewistown, PA |
| 18 | Polytech Adult Education | Woodside, DE |
| 19 | Hazleton Area Career Center | Hazle TWP., PA |
| 20 | Indiana County Technology Center | Indiana, PA |
Best Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants Colleges by State
Explore the best practical nursing & nursing assistants colleges for a specific state in the Middle Atlantic region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| New York | 3,262 |
| Pennsylvania | 1,952 |
| New Jersey | 1,469 |
| Maryland | 254 |
| Delaware | 208 |
Other Related Practical Nursing Programs
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
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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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