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2023 Best Value Nursing & Nursing Assistants Basic Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region
Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices
Finding the Best Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants Basic Certificate School for You
With 85,339 degrees and certificates handed out in 2021-2022, practical nursing & nursing assistants is the #2 most popular major in the United States.
When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for trade school students. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Trade College Search has developed this Best Value Nursing & Nursing Assistants Basic Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. This report analyzed 145 schools in the Southeast Region to see which ones offered the best value basic certificate programs for practical nursing students. The goal was to highlight schools with more affordable prices than others offering similar quality experiences.
This ranking is not just a list of inexpensive schools. We also consider each school's quality, since we believe a low-quality school may not be a 'bargain' at any price. More specifically, we discount our quality score by the published tuition and fees charged by a school. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The value is determined by how much quality your dollar buys.
For nationwide and regional rankings, we use out-of-state tuition and fees in our calculations. Average in-state tuition and fees are used for our statewide rankings.
Top 15% Best Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants Basic Certificate Schools
Our analysis found Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College to be the best value school for practical nursing & nursing assistants students who want to pursue a basic certificate in the Southeast Region . NLTCC is a small public school located in the rural area of Minden.
NLTCC undergraduate students pay an average of $4,109 in tuition and fees each year.
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Out of the 145 schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Coastal Pines Technical College landed the # 2 spot on the list. Coastal Pines Technical College is a small public school located in the remote town of Waycross.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Coastal Pines Technical College are $4,906 per year.
Coastal Pines Technical College also claimed a spot on our Best Nursing & Nursing Assistants Basic Certificate Trade Schools in the Southeast Region list. It’s in the top 5% of all schools in this category.
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Out of the 145 schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Arkansas Community College - Morrilton landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the distant town of Morrilton, UACCM is a public school with a small student population.
UACCM undergraduate students pay an average of $4,128 in tuition and fees each year.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Arkansas Community College - Batesville. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Value Nursing & Nursing Assistants Basic Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region list. UACCB is a small public school located in the remote town of Batesville.
UACCB undergraduate students pay an average of $3,750 in tuition and fees each year.
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The excellent basic certificate programs at Oconee Fall Line Technical College helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best value practical nursing & nursing assistants schools in the Southeast Region . OFTC is a small public school located in the rural area of Sandersville.
OFTC undergraduate students pay an average of $5,472 in tuition and fees each year.
OFTC excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 15% of all schools on our Best Nursing & Nursing Assistants Basic Certificate Trade Schools in the Southeast Region list.
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Arkansas State University - Newport ranked #6 on this year’s Best Value Nursing & Nursing Assistants Basic Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region list. ASUN is a small public school located in the rural area of Newport.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at ASUN are $4,416 per year.
ASUN also claimed a spot on our Best Nursing & Nursing Assistants Basic Certificate Trade Schools in the Southeast Region list. It’s in the top 20% of all schools in this category.
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Central Georgia Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for practical nursing & nursing assistants students to get a basic certificate. It came in at #7 on the list. Located in the small city of Warner Robins, CGTC is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at CGTC are $5,482 per year.
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Wiregrass Georgia Technical College came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Nursing & Nursing Assistants Basic Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the small suburb of Valdosta, Wiregrass Georgia Technical College is a public college with a small student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Wiregrass Georgia Technical College are $5,562 per year.
Wiregrass Georgia Technical College excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 20% of all schools on our Best Nursing & Nursing Assistants Basic Certificate Trade Schools in the Southeast Region list.
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Chattahoochee Technical College ranked #9 on this year’s Best Value Nursing & Nursing Assistants Basic Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region list. Chattahoochee Technical College is a moderately-sized public school located in the large suburb of Marietta.
Chattahoochee Technical College undergraduate students pay an average of $5,652 in tuition and fees each year.
Chattahoochee Technical College excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 10% of all schools on our Best Nursing & Nursing Assistants Basic Certificate Trade Schools in the Southeast Region list.
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With a ranking of #10, Northshore Technical Community College did quite well on this year’s best value schools for practical nursing & nursing assistants students working on their basic certificate. Northshore Technical College-Sullivan Main Campus is a moderately-sized public school located in the rural area of Lacombe.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Northshore Technical College-Sullivan Main Campus are $4,203 per year.
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Southern Regional Technical College came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Nursing & Nursing Assistants Basic Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the town of Thomasville, Southwest Georgia Technical College is a public school with a small student population.
Southwest Georgia Technical College undergraduate students pay an average of $5,402 in tuition and fees each year.
On top of its placing in our value ranking, Southwest Georgia Technical College also did well on our Best Nursing & Nursing Assistants Basic Certificate Trade Schools in the Southeast Region list. It’s in the top 20% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.
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NorthWest Arkansas Community College landed the #12 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value basic certificate practical nursing & nursing assistants programs. NWACC is a medium-sized public school located in the small city of Bentonville.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at NWACC are $4,906 per year.
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Fletcher Technical Community College landed the #13 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value basic certificate practical nursing & nursing assistants programs. Fletcher Technical Community College is a small public school located in the rural area of Schriever.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Fletcher Technical Community College are $4,119 per year.
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Louisiana Delta Community College landed the #14 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value basic certificate practical nursing & nursing assistants programs. LDCC is a small public school located in the rural area of Monroe.
LDCC undergraduate students pay an average of $4,159 in tuition and fees each year.
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With a ranking of #15, Gwinnett Technical College did quite well on this year’s best value schools for practical nursing & nursing assistants students working on their basic certificate. GTC is a medium-sized public school located in the large suburb of Lawrenceville.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at GTC are $5,686 per year.
GTC excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 10% of all schools on our Best Nursing & Nursing Assistants Basic Certificate Trade Schools in the Southeast Region list.
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With a ranking of #16, University of Arkansas Rich Mountain did quite well on this year’s best value schools for practical nursing & nursing assistants students working on their basic certificate. UA Rich Mountain is a fairly small public school located in the remote town of Mena.
UA Rich Mountain undergraduate students pay an average of $3,960 in tuition and fees each year.
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Savannah Technical College came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Nursing & Nursing Assistants Basic Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Savannah Tech is a small public school located in the midsize city of Savannah.
Savannah Tech undergraduate students pay an average of $5,442 in tuition and fees each year.
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Southern Crescent Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for practical nursing & nursing assistants students to get a basic certificate. It came in at #18 on the list. Located in the suburb of Griffin, Southern Crescent Technical College is a public school with a medium-sized student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Southern Crescent Technical College are $5,526 a year.
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Lanier Technical College came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Nursing & Nursing Assistants Basic Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the rural area of Gainesville, Lanier Technical College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Lanier Technical College are $6,666 a year.
Lanier Technical College excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 10% of all schools on our Best Nursing & Nursing Assistants Basic Certificate Trade Schools in the Southeast Region list.
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Augusta Technical College came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Nursing & Nursing Assistants Basic Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the medium-sized city of Augusta, Augusta Technical College is a public college with a small student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Augusta Technical College are $5,662 per year.
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West Georgia Technical College ranked #21 on this year’s Best Value Nursing & Nursing Assistants Basic Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the rural area of Waco, West Georgia Technical College is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at West Georgia Technical College are $5,522 per year.
As a testament to the quality of education it offers, West Georgia Technical College also is in the top 20% of our Best Nursing & Nursing Assistants Basic Certificate Trade Schools in the Southeast Region ranking.
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Here are some additional great value schools for Nursing & Nursing Assistants students in the Southeast Region seeking value that almost earned our Best Value Nursing & Nursing Assistants Basic Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 22 | Arkansas State University Three Rivers | Malvern, AR |
| 23 | Georgia Northwestern Technical College | Rome, GA |
| 24 | Southeastern Technical College | Vidalia, GA |
| 25 | South Piedmont Community College | Polkton, NC |
| 26 | Ogeechee Technical College | Statesboro, GA |
| 27 | South Arkansas Community College | El Dorado, AR |
| 28 | Delgado Community College | New Orleans, LA |
| 29 | Arkansas State University - Mountain Home | Mountain Home, AR |
Best Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants Colleges by State
Explore the best practical nursing & nursing assistants schools for a specific state in the Southeast region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| South Carolina | 545 |
| Georgia | 2,432 |
| Arkansas | 2,094 |
| North Carolina | 940 |
| Florida | 4,163 |
| West Virginia | 465 |
| Louisiana | 1,508 |
| Virginia | 1,793 |
| Alabama | 1,586 |
| Kentucky | 4,114 |
| Tennessee | 1,471 |
| Mississippi | 1,030 |
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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.
- 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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