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2023 Best Value Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region
Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices
Finding the Best Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate 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 Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. This report analyzed 270 schools in the Southeast Region to see which ones offered the best value undergraduate 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 25 Best Southeast Region Schools for Affordable Quality for an Award Taking 1 to 4 Years in Nursing & Nursing Assistants
Our analysis found Coahoma Community College to be the best value school for practical nursing & nursing assistants students who want to pursue a undergraduate certificate in the Southeast Region . Coahoma Community College is a small public school located in the rural area of Clarksdale.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Coahoma Community College are $3,353 per year.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Value Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region list. NLTCC is a fairly 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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The excellent undergraduate certificate programs at Central Louisiana Technical Community College helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best value practical nursing & nursing assistants schools in the Southeast Region . Central Louisiana Technical Community College is a small public school located in the city of Alexandria.
Central Louisiana Technical Community College undergraduate students pay an average of $4,098 in tuition and fees each year. Practical Nursing majors at Central Louisiana Technical Community College take out an average of $5,592 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Northwest Technical Institute. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Value Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the city of Springdale, NTI is a public school with a small student population.
NTI undergraduate students pay an average of $5,184 in tuition and fees each year.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend South Louisiana Community College. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Value Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region list. South Louisiana Community College is a medium-sized public school located in the medium-sized city of Lafayette.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at South Louisiana Community College are $4,205 a year. After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, practical nursing graduates from South Louisiana Community College carry an average student debtload of $14,432.
South Louisiana Community College also claimed a spot on our Best Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the Southeast Region list. It’s in the top 10% of all schools in this category.
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Arkansas State University - Newport came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. ASUN is a small public school located in the rural area of Newport.
ASUN undergraduate students pay an average of $4,416 in tuition and fees each year. Practical Nursing majors at ASUN take out an average of $8,823 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.
In addition to its great value ranking, ASUN is in the top 10% of all schools on our Best Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the Southeast Region list.
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Northshore Technical Community College landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value undergraduate certificate practical nursing & nursing assistants programs. Northshore Technical College-Sullivan Main Campus is a moderately-sized public school located in the rural area of Lacombe.
Northshore Technical College-Sullivan Main Campus undergraduate students pay an average of $4,203 in tuition and fees each year. The average amount in student loans that practical nursing majors at Northshore Technical College-Sullivan Main Campus take out while working on their Undergraduate Certificate is $12,824.
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With a ranking of #8, SOWELA Technical Community College did quite well on this year’s best value schools for practical nursing & nursing assistants students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in the small city of Lake Charles, SOWELA is a public college with a small student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at SOWELA are $4,325 a year.
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Coastal Pines Technical College landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value undergraduate certificate practical nursing & nursing assistants programs. Coastal Pines Technical College is a small public school located in the 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 Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the Southeast Region list. It’s in the top 15% of all schools in this category.
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Athens Technical College 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 #10 on the list. Located in the city of Athens, Athens Technical College is a public school with a small student population.
Athens Technical College undergraduate students pay an average of $5,462 in tuition and fees each year.
As a testament to the quality of education it offers, Athens Technical College also is in the top 10% of our Best Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the Southeast Region ranking.
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Louisiana Delta Community College landed the #11 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value undergraduate certificate practical nursing & nursing assistants programs. LDCC is a small public school located in the rural area of Monroe.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at LDCC are $4,159 per year. On average, practical nursing graduates from LDCC take out $12,608 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.
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University of Arkansas Community College - Morrilton 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 #12 on the list. Located in the distant town of Morrilton, UACCM is a public college with a small student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at UACCM are $4,128 a year.
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University of Arkansas Community College - Batesville ranked #13 on this year’s Best Value Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region list. UACCB is a small public school located in the town of Batesville.
UACCB undergraduate students pay an average of $3,750 in tuition and fees each year. The average amount in student loans that practical nursing majors at UACCB take out while working on their Undergraduate Certificate is $8,456.
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Oconee Fall Line Technical College landed the #14 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value undergraduate certificate practical nursing & nursing assistants programs. 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.
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Georgia Northwestern Technical College ranked #15 on this year’s Best Value Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the city of Rome, Georgia Northwestern 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 Georgia Northwestern Technical College are $5,512 a year. After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, practical nursing graduates from Georgia Northwestern Technical College carry an average student debtload of $7,670.
Georgia Northwestern Technical College also claimed a spot on our Best Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the Southeast Region list. It’s in the top 10% of all schools in this category.
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Chattahoochee Technical College landed the #16 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value undergraduate certificate practical nursing & nursing assistants programs. Chattahoochee Technical College is a medium-sized public school located in the large suburb of Marietta.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Chattahoochee Technical College are $5,652 a year.
Chattahoochee Technical College excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 20% of all schools on our Best Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the Southeast Region list.
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South Arkansas Community College 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 #17 on the list. Located in the remote town of El Dorado, SouthArk is a public school with a small student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at SouthArk are $5,124 a year. On average, practical nursing graduates from SouthArk take out $11,914 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.
As a testament to the quality of education it offers, SouthArk also is in the top 20% of our Best Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the Southeast Region ranking.
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University of Arkansas Rich Mountain came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate 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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Southern Regional Technical College ranked #19 on this year’s Best Value Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the town of Thomasville, Southwest Georgia Technical College is a public college with a small student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Southwest Georgia Technical College are $5,402 a year.
As a testament to the quality of education it offers, Southwest Georgia Technical College also is in the top 20% of our Best Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the Southeast Region ranking.
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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 undergraduate certificate. It came in at #20 on the list. 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. On average, practical nursing graduates from Fletcher Technical Community College take out $15,062 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.
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John D Rockefeller IV Career Center ranked #21 on this year’s Best Value Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the rural area of New Cumberland, John D Rockefeller IV Career Center is a public school with a small student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at John D Rockefeller IV Career Center are $8,046 per year. After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, practical nursing graduates from John D Rockefeller IV Career Center carry an average student debtload of $9,173.
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Southern Crescent Technical College landed the #22 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value undergraduate certificate practical nursing & nursing assistants programs. Located in the suburb of Griffin, Southern Crescent Technical College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Southern Crescent Technical College are $5,526 per year. Practical Nursing majors at Southern Crescent Technical College take out an average of $7,688 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.
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Augusta Technical College came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the midsize city of Augusta, Augusta Technical College is a public college with a small student population.
Augusta Technical College undergraduate students pay an average of $5,662 in tuition and fees each year.
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Southeastern Technical College landed the #24 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value undergraduate certificate practical nursing & nursing assistants programs. Southeastern Technical College is a small public school located in the town of Vidalia.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Southeastern Technical College are $5,527 a year.
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Central Georgia Technical College came in at #25 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the city of Warner Robins, CGTC is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
CGTC undergraduate students pay an average of $5,482 in tuition and fees each year. After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, practical nursing graduates from CGTC carry an average student debtload of $8,084.
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Additional Noteworthy Schools
These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also great but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Best Value Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 41 | North Georgia Technical College | Clarkesville, GA |
| 42 | Trident Technical College | Charleston, SC |
| 43 | University of Arkansas - Pulaski Technical College | North Little Rock, AR |
| 44 | Meridian Community College | Meridian, MS |
| 45 | Northwest Mississippi Community College | Senatobia, MS |
| 46 | Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College | Orangeburg, SC |
| 47 | Copiah-Lincoln Community College | Wesson, MS |
| 48 | Southwest Mississippi Community College | Summit, MS |
| 49 | Arkansas State University Three Rivers | Malvern, AR |
| 50 | Arkansas State University - Mountain Home | Mountain Home, AR |
| 50 | Traviss Technical College | Lakeland, FL |
| 52 | West Georgia Technical College | Waco, GA |
| 53 | Hinds Community College | Raymond, MS |
| 54 | National Park College | Hot Springs, 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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