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.
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2023 Best Value Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants Basic Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region
The following schools top our list of the Best Value Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants Basic Certificate Colleges.
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.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at NLTCC are $4,109 a year.
The excellent basic certificate programs at Coastal Pines Technical College helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best value practical nursing & nursing assistants schools in the Southeast Region . Coastal Pines Technical College is a small public school located in the remote town of Waycross.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Coastal Pines Technical College are $4,906 a year.
Coastal Pines Technical College excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 5% of all schools on our Best Nursing & Nursing Assistants Basic Certificate Trade Schools in the Southeast Region list.
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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means University of Arkansas Community College - Morrilton is a great value for practical nursing & nursing assistants students working on their basic certificate. Located in the town of Morrilton, UACCM is a public school with a small student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at UACCM are $4,128 a year.
Out of the 145 schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Arkansas Community College - Batesville landed the # 4 spot on the list. UACCB is a small public school located in the town of Batesville.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at UACCB are $3,750 per year.
A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Oconee Fall Line Technical College is a great value for practical nursing & nursing assistants students working on their basic certificate. 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.
As a testament to the quality of education it offers, OFTC also is in the top 15% of our Best Nursing & Nursing Assistants Basic Certificate Trade Schools in the Southeast Region ranking.
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Arkansas State University - Newport 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 #6 on the list. ASUN is a small public school located in the rural area of Newport.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at ASUN are $4,416 a 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.
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 city of Warner Robins, CGTC is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
CGTC undergraduate students pay an average of $5,482 in tuition and fees each year.
Wiregrass Georgia Technical College ranked #8 on this year’s Best Value Nursing & Nursing Assistants Basic Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the suburb of Valdosta, Wiregrass Georgia Technical College is a public school with a small student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Wiregrass Georgia Technical College are $5,562 a year.
Wiregrass Georgia 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 20% of all schools in this category.
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Chattahoochee Technical College came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Nursing & Nursing Assistants Basic Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Chattahoochee Technical College is a medium-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.
In addition to its great value ranking, Chattahoochee Technical College is 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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Northshore Technical Community 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 #10 on the list. 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.
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.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Southwest Georgia Technical College are $5,402 per year.
Southwest Georgia 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 20% of all schools in this category.
NorthWest Arkansas Community College came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Nursing & Nursing Assistants Basic Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. NWACC is a medium-sized public school located in the small city of Bentonville.
NWACC undergraduate students pay an average of $4,906 in tuition and fees each year.
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Fletcher Technical Community 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 #13 on the list. Fletcher Technical Community College is a small public school located in the rural area of Schriever.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Fletcher Technical Community College are $4,119 a year.
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Louisiana Delta Community 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 #14 on the list. LDCC is a small public school located in the rural area of Monroe.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at LDCC are $4,159 a 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 suburb of Lawrenceville.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at GTC are $5,686 a year.
In addition to its great value ranking, GTC is 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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University of Arkansas Rich Mountain came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Nursing & Nursing Assistants Basic Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. UA Rich Mountain is a small public school located in the remote town of Mena.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at UA Rich Mountain are $3,960 per year.
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With a ranking of #17, Savannah Technical College did quite well on this year’s best value schools for practical nursing & nursing assistants students working on their basic certificate. Savannah Tech is a small public school located in the midsize city of Savannah.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Savannah Tech are $5,442 per year.
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 large suburb of Griffin, Southern Crescent Technical College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Southern Crescent Technical College are $5,526 per year.
Lanier 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 #19 on the list. Located in the rural area of Gainesville, Lanier Technical College is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Lanier Technical College are $6,666 per year.
As a testament to the quality of education it offers, Lanier Technical College also is in the top 10% of our Best Nursing & Nursing Assistants Basic Certificate Trade Schools in the Southeast Region ranking.
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Augusta 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 #20 on the list. 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 landed the #21 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value basic certificate practical nursing & nursing assistants programs. Located in the rural area of Waco, West Georgia 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 West Georgia Technical College are $5,522 a year.
West 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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Additional Noteworthy Schools
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 colleges for a specific state in the Southeast region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Georgia | 2,432 |
| South Carolina | 545 |
| 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 |
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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