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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 Pennsylvania. With 1,952 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. 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 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 Pennsylvania ranking. This report analyzed 36 schools in Pennsylvania to see which ones offered the best undergraduate certificate programs for trade school students.
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2023 Best Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Pennsylvania
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
Our analysis found Eastern Center for Arts and Technology to be the best school for practical nursing & nursing assistants students who want to pursue a undergraduate certificate in Pennsylvania. Located in the suburb of Willow Grove, Eastern Center for Arts and Technology is a public school with a fairly small student population.
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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Out of the 36 schools in Pennsylvania that were part of this year’s ranking, Franklin County Career and Technology Center landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the rural area of Chambersburg, Franklin County Career and Technology Center is a public school with a fairly small student population.
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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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Western Area Career & Technology Center. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Pennsylvania list. Located in the rural area of Canonsburg, Western Area Career & Technology Center is a public college with a fairly small student population.
On average, practical nursing graduates from Western Area Career & Technology Center take out $15,309 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Chester County Intermediate Unit. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Pennsylvania list. Located in the suburb of Downingtown, Chester County Intermediate Unit is a public college with a small student population.
After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, practical nursing graduates from Chester County Intermediate Unit carry an average student debtload of $16,115.
The excellent undergraduate certificate programs at Lebanon County Area Vocational Technical School helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best practical nursing & nursing assistants schools in Pennsylvania. Lebanon County Career & Technology Center is a small public school located in the small suburb of Lebanon.
After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, practical nursing graduates from Lebanon County Career & Technology Center carry an average student debtload of $12,626.
Mifflin County Academy of Science and Technology landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best undergraduate certificate practical nursing & nursing assistants programs. Located in the town of Lewistown, Mifflin County Academy of Science and Technology is a public college with a fairly small student population.
After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, practical nursing graduates from Mifflin County Academy of Science and Technology carry an average student debtload of $10,246.
Hazleton Area Career Center 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 #7 on the list. Hazleton Area Career Center is a small public school located in the suburb of Hazle TWP..
With a ranking of #8, Indiana County Technology Center did quite well on this year’s best schools for practical nursing & nursing assistants students working on their undergraduate certificate. ICTC is a small public school located in the rural area of Indiana.
Greene County Career and Technology Center landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best undergraduate certificate practical nursing & nursing assistants programs. Located in the distant town of Waynesburg, Greene County Vocational-Technical School is a public school with a fairly small student population.
After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, practical nursing graduates from Greene County Vocational-Technical School carry an average student debtload of $12,276.
Huntingdon County Career and Technology Center ranked #10 on this year’s Best Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Pennsylvania list. HCCTC is a public school located in the rural area of Mill Creek.
Best Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region
Explore all the Best Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants Schools in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| New York | 3,262 |
| New Jersey | 1,469 |
| Maryland | 254 |
| Delaware | 208 |
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 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.