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2023 Most Popular Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region
Finding the Best Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate School for You
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're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent.
The Most Popular Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking is one of many tools that Trade College Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 131 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region to see which ones were the most popular undergraduate certificate programs 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 Middle Atlantic Region
The colleges and universities below are the most popular for practical nursing majors pursuing a undergraduate certificate.
Top 15% Most Popular Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate Schools
Our analysis found Jersey College to be the most popular school for practical nursing & nursing assistants students who want to pursue a undergraduate certificate in the Middle Atlantic Region . Jersey College is a small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Teterboro.
About 90% of the students majoring in practical nursing at the school are women while 10% are male.
Practical Nursing majors at Jersey College take out an average of $15,437 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $111, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
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The in-demand undergraduate certificate programs at Isabella Graham Hart School of Practical Nursing helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular practical nursing & nursing assistants schools in the Middle Atlantic Region . Located in the suburb of Rochester, IGH is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
Of the 171 students majoring in practical nursing at IGH, 9% are male and 91% are female.
Practical Nursing majors at IGH take out an average of $8,130 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.
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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means AMG School of Licensed Practical Nursing is a great place for practical nursing & nursing assistants students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in the large city of Brooklyn, AMG School of Licensed Practical Nursing is a private for-profit school with a small student population.
Of the 161 students majoring in practical nursing at AMG School of Licensed Practical Nursing, 15% are male and 85% are female.
Practical Nursing majors at AMG School of Licensed Practical Nursing take out an average of $13,294 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.
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Out of the 131 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Veeb Nassau County School of Practical Nursing landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the suburb of Hicksville, Veeb Nassau County School of Practical Nursing is a public school with a small student population.
About 85% of the students majoring in practical nursing at the school are women while 15% are male.
After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, practical nursing graduates from Veeb Nassau County School of Practical Nursing carry an average student debt load of $9,526. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $124, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Erie 1 BOCES. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Erie 1 BOCES is a small public school located in the suburb of West Seneca.
Of the 137 students majoring in practical nursing at Erie 1 BOCES, 9% are male and 91% are female.
Practical Nursing majors at Erie 1 BOCES take out an average of $8,233 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.
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Prism Career Institute, Philadelphia ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in the city of Philadelphia, Prism Career Institute is a private for-profit school with a small student population.
Women make up 98% of the practical nursing majors at the school.
On average, practical nursing graduates from Prism Career Institute take out $16,740 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $100, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
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Lincoln Technical Institute - Moorestown 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 #7 on the list. Lincoln Tech - Moorestown is a small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of Moorestown.
Women make up 90% of the practical nursing majors at the school.
After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, practical nursing graduates from Lincoln Tech - Moorestown carry an average student debt load of $15,201. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $107, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
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Eastern Suffolk BOCES 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 #8 on the list. Located in the large suburb of Brentwood, Eastern Suffolk BOCES is a public college with a small student population.
Women make up 90% of the practical nursing majors at the school.
Practical Nursing majors at Eastern Suffolk BOCES take out an average of $8,496 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $56, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
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Prism Career Institute, Cherry Hill came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Located in the large suburb of Cherry Hill, Prism Career Institute is a private for-profit college with a small student population.
Of the 105 students majoring in practical nursing at Prism Career Institute, 6% are male and 94% are female.
On average, practical nursing graduates from Prism Career Institute take out $16,740 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $100, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
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Prism Career Institute, West Atlantic City came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Prism Career Institute is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the midsize suburb of West Atlantic City.
Of the 121 students majoring in practical nursing at Prism Career Institute, 7% are male and 93% are female.
On average, practical nursing graduates from Prism Career Institute take out $16,740 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $100, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
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Albany BOCES - Adult Practical Nursing Program 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. Albany BOCES - Adult Practical Nursing Program is a fairly small public school located in the large suburb of Albany.
Women make up 94% of the practical nursing majors at the school.
The average amount in student loans that practical nursing majors at Albany BOCES - Adult Practical Nursing Program take out while working on their Undergraduate Certificate is $10,437.
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With a ranking of #12, Lincoln Technical Institute - Paramus did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for practical nursing & nursing assistants students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in the large suburb of Paramus, Lincoln Tech - Paramus is a private for-profit school with a small student population.
Women make up 93% of the practical nursing majors at the school.
The average amount in student loans that practical nursing majors at Lincoln Tech - Paramus take out while working on their Undergraduate Certificate is $15,201. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $107, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
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Lincoln Technical Institute - Iselin 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. Lincoln Tech - Iselin is a small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Iselin.
Women make up 88% of the practical nursing majors at the school.
While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, practical nursing majors at Lincoln Tech - Iselin accumulate an average of around $15,201 in student debt. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $107, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
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Lancaster County Career and Technology Center landed the #14 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate practical nursing & nursing assistants programs. Located in the suburb of Willow Street, Lancaster County Career and Technology Center is a public school with a small student population.
Women make up 91% of the practical nursing majors at the school.
After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, practical nursing graduates from Lancaster County Career and Technology Center carry an average student debt load of $13,264.
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With a ranking of #15, Union County College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for practical nursing & nursing assistants students working on their undergraduate certificate. Union County College is a moderately-sized public school located in the large suburb of Cranford.
Women make up 98% of the practical nursing majors at the school.
After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, practical nursing graduates from Union County College carry an average student debt load of $16,611.
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Lenape Technical School Practical Nursing Program landed the #16 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate practical nursing & nursing assistants programs. Located in the rural area of Ford City, Lenape Practical Nursing Program is a public school with a fairly small student population.
Of the 72 students majoring in practical nursing at Lenape Practical Nursing Program, 10% are male and 90% are female.
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Central Susquehanna Intermediate Unit LPN Career 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 #17 on the list. Located in the rural area of Milton, Central Susquehanna Intermediate Unit LPN Career is a public college with a fairly small student population.
Of the 50 students majoring in practical nursing at Central Susquehanna Intermediate Unit LPN Career, 6% are male and 94% are female.
The average amount in student loans that practical nursing majors at Central Susquehanna Intermediate Unit LPN Career take out while working on their Undergraduate Certificate is $10,252.
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Wayne Finger Lakes BOCES-Practical Nursing Program came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Wayne Finger Lakes BOCES-Practical Nursing Program is a fairly small public school located in the town of Newark.
Of the 38 students majoring in practical nursing at Wayne Finger Lakes BOCES-Practical Nursing Program, 8% are male and 92% are female.
On average, practical nursing graduates from Wayne Finger Lakes BOCES-Practical Nursing Program take out $11,299 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.
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Schuyler Steuben Chemung Tioga Allegany BOCES landed the #19 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate practical nursing & nursing assistants programs. Greater Southern Tier BOCES is a fairly small public school located in the rural area of Elmira.
Of the 23 students majoring in practical nursing at Greater Southern Tier BOCES, 4% are male and 96% are female.
The average amount in student loans that practical nursing majors at Greater Southern Tier BOCES take out while working on their Undergraduate Certificate is $8,623.
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Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center landed the #19 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate practical nursing & nursing assistants programs. Located in the small city of Altoona, Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center is a public college with a fairly small student population.
About 92% of the students majoring in practical nursing at the school are women while 8% are male.
While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, practical nursing majors at Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center accumulate an average of around $13,319 in student debt.
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Here are some additional popular schools for Nursing & Nursing Assistants students in the Middle Atlantic Region that almost earned our Most Popular Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 21 | Genesee Valley BOCES-Practical Nursing Program | Batavia, NY |
| 22 | Eastern Center for Arts and Technology | Willow Grove, PA |
| 23 | Onondaga Cortland Madison BOCES | Liverpool, NY |
| 24 | Lebanon County Area Vocational Technical School | Lebanon, PA |
| 24 | Falcon Institute of Health And Science | Bethlehem, PA |
| 26 | Lincoln Technical Institute - Allentown | Allentown, PA |
| 26 | Harrisburg Area Community College | Harrisburg, PA |
Best Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants Colleges by State
Explore the best practical nursing & nursing assistants colleges for a specific state in the Middle Atlantic region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| New York | 3,262 |
| Pennsylvania | 1,952 |
| New Jersey | 1,469 |
| Maryland | 254 |
| Delaware | 208 |
Other Related Practical Nursing Programs
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
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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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