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2023 Most Popular Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the Far Western US Region
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In 2021-2022, 85,339 practical nursing & nursing assistants students received a degree or certificate, making the major the #2 most popular in the country.
Today's trade school students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. You can choose a traditional brick and mortar school, or with the growth of online education, you can attend a school half-way across the country without even leaving your house.
The Most Popular Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking is one of many tools that Trade College Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 136 schools in the Far Western US Region to see which undergraduate certificate programs were the most popular for trade school students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants program at each school on the list.
2023 Most Popular Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Far Western US Region
Check out the practical nursing undergraduate certificate programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in the Far Western US Region .
Top 15% Most Popular Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate Schools
Our 2023 rankings named Unitek College the most popular school in the Far Western US Region for practical nursing & nursing assistants students working on their undergraduate certificate. Unitek College is a small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of Fremont.
Of the 931 students majoring in practical nursing at Unitek College, 13% are male and 87% are female.
On average, practical nursing graduates from Unitek College take out $14,720 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $246, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
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The in-demand undergraduate certificate programs at Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular practical nursing & nursing assistants schools in the Far Western US Region . Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts is a small private for-profit school located in the midsize city of San Mateo.
Of the 559 students majoring in practical nursing at Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts, 12% are male and 88% are female.
The average amount in student loans that practical nursing majors at Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts take out while working on their Undergraduate Certificate is $15,315. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $181.
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Out of the 136 schools in the Far Western US Region that were part of this year’s ranking, American Career College - Ontario landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the midsize city of Ontario, American Career College - Ontario is a private for-profit college with a small student population.
Women make up 87% of the practical nursing majors at the school.
While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, practical nursing majors at American Career College - Ontario accumulate an average of around $15,226 in student debt. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $228, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
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Out of the 136 schools in the Far Western US Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Institute of Technology landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the large suburb of Clovis, Fresno Institute of Technology is a private for-profit college with a small student population.
Of the 251 students majoring in practical nursing at Fresno Institute of Technology, 17% are male and 83% are female.
On average, practical nursing graduates from Fresno Institute of Technology take out $16,263 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.
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The in-demand undergraduate certificate programs at Summit College helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular practical nursing & nursing assistants schools in the Far Western US Region . Located in the city of San Bernardino, Summit College is a private for-profit school with a small student population.
About 86% of the students majoring in practical nursing at the school are women while 14% are male.
After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, practical nursing graduates from Summit College carry an average student debt load of $16,172. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $157, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
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American Career College - Los Angeles did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for practical nursing & nursing assistants students to get a undergraduate certificate. It came in at #6 on the list. American Career College - Los Angeles is a small private for-profit school located in the large city of Los Angeles.
About 82% of the students majoring in practical nursing at the school are women while 18% are male.
The average amount in student loans that practical nursing majors at American Career College - Los Angeles take out while working on their Undergraduate Certificate is $15,276. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $238, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
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Sumner College landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate practical nursing & nursing assistants programs. Located in the large city of Portland, Sumner College is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.
About 82% of the students majoring in practical nursing at the school are women while 18% are male.
While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, practical nursing majors at Sumner College accumulate an average of around $14,714 in student debt. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $159.
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American Career College - Anaheim landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate practical nursing & nursing assistants programs. Located in the large city of Anaheim, American Career College - Anaheim is a private for-profit college with a small student population.
Of the 219 students majoring in practical nursing at American Career College - Anaheim, 14% are male and 86% are female.
On average, practical nursing graduates from American Career College - Anaheim take out $15,276 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $238, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
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Homestead Schools landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate practical nursing & nursing assistants programs. Located in the medium-sized city of Torrance, Homestead Schools is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
Of the 71 students majoring in practical nursing at Homestead Schools, 21% are male and 79% are female.
Practical Nursing majors at Homestead Schools take out an average of $17,038 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.
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Stanbridge University ranked #10 on this year’s Most Popular Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Located in the city of Irvine, Stanbridge is a private for-profit school with a small student population.
Women make up 80% of the practical nursing majors at the school.
On average, practical nursing graduates from Stanbridge take out $17,395 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $170.
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Concorde Career College - North Hollywood did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for practical nursing & nursing assistants students to get a undergraduate certificate. It came in at #11 on the list. Concorde Career College - North Hollywood is a small private for-profit school located in the city of North Hollywood.
Women make up 79% of the practical nursing majors at the school.
The average amount in student loans that practical nursing majors at Concorde Career College - North Hollywood take out while working on their Undergraduate Certificate is $17,647. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $179, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
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Concorde Career College - San Diego came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. Located in the city of San Diego, Concorde Career College - San Diego is a private for-profit college with a small student population.
Women make up 74% of the practical nursing majors at the school.
Practical Nursing majors at Concorde Career College - San Diego take out an average of $15,755 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $219, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
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Concorde Career College - Garden Grove did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for practical nursing & nursing assistants students to get a undergraduate certificate. It came in at #13 on the list. Located in the suburb of Garden Grove, Concorde Career College - Garden Grove is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.
Women make up 70% of the practical nursing majors at the school.
The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $160, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
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Unitek College came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. Unitek College is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Hayward.
Women make up 82% of the practical nursing majors at the school.
While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, practical nursing majors at Unitek College accumulate an average of around $14,836 in student debt. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $254, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
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Concorde Career College - San Bernardino came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. Located in the medium-sized city of San Bernardino, Concorde Career College - San Bernardino is a private for-profit college with a small student population.
About 77% of the students majoring in practical nursing at the school are women while 23% are male.
The average amount in student loans that practical nursing majors at Concorde Career College - San Bernardino take out while working on their Undergraduate Certificate is $17,050. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $143, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
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Institute of Technology landed the #16 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate practical nursing & nursing assistants programs. Located in the suburb of Salem, Institute of Technology is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.
Of the 103 students majoring in practical nursing at Institute of Technology, 10% are male and 90% are female.
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With a ranking of #17, Unitek College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for practical nursing & nursing assistants students working on their undergraduate certificate. Unitek College is a small private for-profit school located in the city of South San Francisco.
Women make up 83% of the practical nursing majors at the school.
While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, practical nursing majors at Unitek College accumulate an average of around $14,836 in student debt. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $254, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
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With a ranking of #18, Angeles College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for practical nursing & nursing assistants students working on their undergraduate certificate. Angeles College is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the city of Los Angeles.
Of the 86 students majoring in practical nursing at Angeles College, 13% are male and 87% are female.
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Career Care Institute came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. Career Care Institute is a small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Lancaster.
Of the 142 students majoring in practical nursing at Career Care Institute, 15% are male and 85% are female.
After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, practical nursing graduates from Career Care Institute carry an average student debt load of $15,846. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $131, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
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North-West College - West Covina ranked #20 on this year’s Most Popular Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Located in the suburb of West Covina, NWC West Covina is a private for-profit school with a small student population.
About 81% of the students majoring in practical nursing at the school are women while 19% are male.
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These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also popular but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Most Popular Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the Far Western US Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 21 | Blake Austin College | Vacaville, CA |
| 22 | Marian College School of Nursing | Los Angeles, CA |
| 23 | Carrington College, Sacramento | Sacramento, CA |
| 24 | Xavier College School of Nursing | Stockton, CA |
| 25 | Clover Park Technical College | Lakewood, WA |
| 26 | Marian College School of Nursing | Van Nuys, CA |
| 26 | Santa Barbara Business College - Bakersfield | Bakersfield, CA |
Best Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants Colleges by State
Explore the best practical nursing & nursing assistants schools for a specific state in the Far Western US region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Washington | 649 |
| California | 8,037 |
| Oregon | 409 |
| Nevada | 622 |
| Alaska | 22 |
| Hawaii | 96 |
Other Related Practical Nursing Programs
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Majors Related to Practical Nursing
One of 11 majors within the trade school area of study, practical nursing & nursing assistants has other similar majors worth exploring.
Practical Nursing Focus Areas
| 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 Majors Related to Practical Nursing
| 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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