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Best Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in New Jersey

2023 Best Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in New Jersey

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$36,677 Avg Salary
$12,109 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate School for You

Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants is one of the most popular subjects to study in New Jersey. With 1,469 degrees and certificates handed out in 2021-2022, it ranked 3rd 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. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Trade College Search has developed this Best Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in New Jersey ranking. Our analysis looked at 17 schools in New Jersey 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 New Jersey

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

Top 10 Best Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate Schools

#1

Best Care College

East Orange, NJ

Our 2023 rankings named Best Care College the best school in New Jersey for practical nursing & nursing assistants students working on their undergraduate certificate. Best Care College is a small private for-profit school located in the suburb of East Orange.

After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, practical nursing graduates from Best Care College carry an average student debtload of $12,880.

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#2

Universal Training Institute

Perth Amboy, NJ

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Universal Training Institute. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in New Jersey list. Located in the large suburb of Perth Amboy, Universal Training Institute is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

Practical Nursing majors at Universal Training Institute take out an average of $10,880 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.

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#3

Jersey College

Teterboro, NJ

Out of the 17 schools in New Jersey that were part of this year’s ranking, Jersey College landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the large suburb of Teterboro, Jersey College is a private for-profit school with a small student population.

While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, practical nursing majors at Jersey College accumulate an average of around $15,437 in student debt. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $111.

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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Lincoln Technical Institute - Moorestown is a great place for practical nursing & nursing assistants students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in the suburb of Moorestown, Lincoln Tech - Moorestown is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

On average, practical nursing graduates from Lincoln Tech - Moorestown take out $15,201 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $107.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Lincoln Technical Institute - Iselin. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in New Jersey list. Located in the large suburb of Iselin, Lincoln Tech - Iselin is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

On average, practical nursing graduates from Lincoln Tech - Iselin take out $15,201 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $107.

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Eastwick College - Hackensack ranked #6 on this year’s Best Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in New Jersey list. Eastwick College - Hackensack is a small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Hackensack.

On average, practical nursing graduates from Eastwick College - Hackensack take out $18,182 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.

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Lincoln Technical Institute - Paramus ranked #7 on this year’s Best Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in New Jersey list. Lincoln Tech - Paramus is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of Paramus.

The average amount in student loans that practical nursing majors at Lincoln Tech - Paramus take out while working on their Undergraduate Certificate is $15,201. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $107.

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Prism Career Institute, Cherry Hill landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best undergraduate certificate practical nursing & nursing assistants programs. Prism Career Institute is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Cherry Hill.

The average amount in student loans that practical nursing majors at Prism Career Institute take out while working on their Undergraduate Certificate is $16,740. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $100.

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Prism Career Institute, West Atlantic City 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 #9 on the list. Located in the midsize suburb of West Atlantic City, Prism Career Institute is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

The average amount in student loans that practical nursing majors at Prism Career Institute take out while working on their Undergraduate Certificate is $16,740. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $100.

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#10

Union County College

Cranford, NJ

With a ranking of #10, Union County College did quite well on this year’s best schools for practical nursing & nursing assistants students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in the large suburb of Cranford, Union County College is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, practical nursing graduates from Union County College carry an average student debtload of $16,611.

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Best Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region

Explore all the Best Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
New York 3,262
Pennsylvania 1,952
Maryland 254
Delaware 208

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

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).

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