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2023 Most Popular Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the Southeast Region
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 assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Trade College Search has created its Most Popular Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 338 schools in the Southeast 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 Southeast Region
Check out the practical nursing undergraduate certificate programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in the Southeast Region .
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Our 2023 rankings named ECPI University the most popular school in the Southeast Region for practical nursing & nursing assistants students working on their undergraduate certificate. ECPI University is a fairly large private for-profit school located in the city of Virginia Beach.
Women make up 95% of the practical nursing majors at the school.
On average, practical nursing graduates from ECPI University take out $19,833 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $142.
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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Wallace State Community College, Hanceville is a great place for practical nursing & nursing assistants students working on their undergraduate certificate. Wallace State, Hanceville is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Hanceville.
Women make up 89% of the practical nursing majors at the school.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Arkansas State University - Newport. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the Southeast Region list. ASUN is a small public school located in the rural area of Newport.
Of the 213 students majoring in practical nursing at ASUN, 9% are male and 91% are female.
The average amount in student loans that practical nursing majors at ASUN take out while working on their Undergraduate Certificate is $8,823.
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The in-demand undergraduate certificate programs at Rasmussen University - Florida helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular practical nursing & nursing assistants schools in the Southeast Region . Rasmussen University - Florida is a medium-sized private for-profit school located in the small city of Ocala.
Women make up 90% of the practical nursing majors at the school.
After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, practical nursing graduates from Rasmussen University - Florida carry an average student debt load of $15,720. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $141, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
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Out of the 338 schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Coastal Alabama Community College landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the distant town of Bay Minette, Coastal Alabama Community College is a public school with a medium-sized student population.
About 90% of the students majoring in practical nursing at the school are women while 10% are male.
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Standard Healthcare Services - College of Nursing 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. Standard College of Nursing is a small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of Falls Church.
About 90% of the students majoring in practical nursing at the school are women while 10% are male.
After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, practical nursing graduates from Standard College of Nursing carry an average student debt load of $13,503.
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John C Calhoun State Community College ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the Southeast Region list. Calhoun Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the rural area of Tanner.
Of the 143 students majoring in practical nursing at Calhoun Community College, 10% are male and 90% are female.
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With a ranking of #8, Bevill State Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for practical nursing & nursing assistants students working on their undergraduate certificate. Bevill State Community College is a small public school located in the town of Jasper.
Women make up 87% of the practical nursing majors at the school.
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Central Louisiana Technical Community College 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 #9 on the list. Central Louisiana Technical Community College is a small public school located in the city of Alexandria.
Women make up 92% of the practical nursing majors at the school.
On average, practical nursing graduates from Central Louisiana Technical Community College take out $5,592 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.
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Louisiana Delta Community College ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the Southeast Region list. LDCC is a small public school located in the rural area of Monroe.
Women make up 97% of the practical nursing majors at the school.
While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, practical nursing majors at LDCC accumulate an average of around $12,608 in student debt.
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Northshore Technical Community College came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Northshore Technical College-Sullivan Main Campus is a moderately-sized public school located in the rural area of Lacombe.
Of the 81 students majoring in practical nursing at Northshore Technical College-Sullivan Main Campus, 2% are male and 98% are female.
Practical Nursing majors at Northshore Technical College-Sullivan Main Campus take out an average of $12,824 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.
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Northwest Mississippi Community College ranked #12 on this year’s Most Popular Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the town of Senatobia, NWCC is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
Of the 114 students majoring in practical nursing at NWCC, 10% are male and 90% are female.
Practical Nursing majors at NWCC take out an average of $9,221 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.
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Galen College of Nursing - Louisville came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the city of Louisville, Galen College of Nursing - Louisville is a private for-profit school with a small student population.
Women make up 98% of the practical nursing majors at the school.
While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, practical nursing majors at Galen College of Nursing - Louisville accumulate an average of around $14,483 in student debt. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $131.
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Wallace Community College, Dothan came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the small city of Dothan, Wallace, Dothan is a public college with a small student population.
Of the 80 students majoring in practical nursing at Wallace, Dothan, 5% are male and 95% are female.
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With a ranking of #15, Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Dickson did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for practical nursing & nursing assistants students working on their undergraduate certificate. TCAT - Dickson is a small public school located in the distant town of Dickson.
About 94% of the students majoring in practical nursing at the school are women while 6% are male.
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Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Elizabethton 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 #16 on the list. TCAT - Elizabethton is a fairly small public school located in the rural area of Elizabethton.
Of the 90 students majoring in practical nursing at TCAT - Elizabethton, 8% are male and 92% are female.
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With a ranking of #17, Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for practical nursing & nursing assistants students working on their undergraduate certificate. Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is a medium-sized public school located in the rural area of Perkinston.
Women make up 99% of the practical nursing majors at the school.
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With a ranking of #17, Pearl River Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for practical nursing & nursing assistants students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in the rural area of Poplarville, Pearl River Community College is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
Women make up 93% of the practical nursing majors at the school.
While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, practical nursing majors at Pearl River Community College accumulate an average of around $9,039 in student debt.
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Holmes Community College landed the #19 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate practical nursing & nursing assistants programs. Located in the rural area of Goodman, Holmes Community College is a public college with a small student population.
About 95% of the students majoring in practical nursing at the school are women while 5% are male.
The average amount in student loans that practical nursing majors at Holmes Community College take out while working on their Undergraduate Certificate is $9,213.
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With a ranking of #19, South College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for practical nursing & nursing assistants students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in the midsize city of Knoxville, South College is a private for-profit college with a medium-sized student population.
About 90% of the students majoring in practical nursing at the school are women while 10% are male.
On average, practical nursing graduates from South College take out $16,152 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.
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South Louisiana Community College ranked #21 on this year’s Most Popular Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the Southeast Region list. South Louisiana Community College is a medium-sized public school located in the city of Lafayette.
Women make up 90% of the practical nursing majors at the school.
On average, practical nursing graduates from South Louisiana Community College take out $14,432 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.
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With a ranking of #22, Hinds Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for practical nursing & nursing assistants students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in the fringe town of Raymond, Hinds Community College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
Women make up 98% of the practical nursing majors at the school.
While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, practical nursing majors at Hinds Community College accumulate an average of around $12,856 in student debt.
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With a ranking of #23, Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Jackson did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for practical nursing & nursing assistants students working on their undergraduate certificate. TCAT - Jackson is a small public school located in the small suburb of Jackson.
About 91% of the students majoring in practical nursing at the school are women while 9% are male.
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Cambridge Institute of Allied Health & Technology landed the #24 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate practical nursing & nursing assistants programs. Located in the suburb of Altamonte Springs, Cambridge Institute of Allied Health & Technology is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.
About 97% of the students majoring in practical nursing at the school are women while 3% are male.
While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, practical nursing majors at Cambridge Institute of Allied Health & Technology accumulate an average of around $14,526 in student debt.
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With a ranking of #25, Bishop State Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for practical nursing & nursing assistants students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in the midsize city of Mobile, Bishop State Community College is a public school with a small student population.
Of the 54 students majoring in practical nursing at Bishop State Community College, 7% are male and 93% are female.
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Additional Noteworthy Schools
Here are some additional popular schools for Nursing & Nursing Assistants students in the Southeast Region that almost earned our Most Popular Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the Southeast Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 51 | Southern Crescent Technical College | Griffin, GA |
| 51 | Coastal Pines Technical College | Waycross, GA |
| 53 | Pinellas Technical College-St. Petersburg | Saint Petersburg, FL |
| 53 | Charlotte Technical College | Port Charlotte, FL |
| 55 | Mercy Hospital School of Practical Nursing-Plantation General Hospital | Miami, FL |
| 55 | Lorenzo Walker Technical College | Naples, FL |
| 57 | Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Crossville | Crossville, TN |
| 58 | Infinity College | Lafayette, LA |
| 59 | Herzing University - Birmingham | Birmingham, AL |
| 60 | Chattahoochee Valley Community College | Phenix City, AL |
| 60 | Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Nashville | Nashville, TN |
| 62 | Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Hohenwald | Hohenwald, TN |
| 63 | Gaston College | Dallas, NC |
| 63 | Galen College of Nursing - Tampa Bay | Saint Petersburg, FL |
| 63 | Northwest-Shoals Community College | Muscle Shoals, AL |
| 63 | Tri-County Technical College | Pendleton, SC |
| 63 | Black River Technical College | Pocahontas, 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 |
|---|---|
| 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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Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants Related Majors
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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