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Undergraduate Certificates in Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants
Education Levels of Practical Nursing Majors
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 42,522 students earned their undergraduate certificate in practical nursing. This makes it the 3rd most popular undergraduate certificate program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in practical nursing at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Certificate | 42,522 |
| Basic Certificate | 40,574 |
| Associate Degree | 2,160 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 76 |
Earnings of Practical Nursing Majors With Undergraduate Certificates
The median salary for graduates holding an undergraduate certificate in practical nursing is $37,313. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $33,321 to a high of $41,338.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding an undergraduate certificate in practical nursing is $11,500. The school you go to and how long it takes you to graduate, among other things, can cause this number to vary. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $15,413 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $9,491.
The median monthly payment of a practical nursing graduate with a 10-year repayment plan is $141.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their undergraduate certificate in practical nursing. About 90.4% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 4,062 |
| Women | 38,460 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of practical nursing undergraduate certificate students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1,943 |
| Black or African American | 11,241 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6,687 |
| White | 18,513 |
| International Students | 221 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 3,917 |
Most Popular Practical Nursing Programs for Undergraduate Certificates
There are 1,081 colleges that offer an undergraduate certificate in practical nursing. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for practical nursing students seekingan undergraduate certificate is Unitek College. Each year, around 4,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 908 undergraduate certificates were handed out to practical nursing majors at Unitek College. Around 53% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 87% were women.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for practical nursing majors who are seeking their undergraduate certificate is ECPI University. Roughly 12,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,424 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,960 per year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 818 undergraduate certificates were handed out to practical nursing majors at ECPI University. About 95% of this group were women, and 68% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for practical nursing majors who are seeking their undergraduate certificate is Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts. Each year, around 2,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 724 undergraduate certificates were handed out to practical nursing majors at Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts. Around 77% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 88% were women.
The 4th most popular school in the country for practical nursing majors who are seeking their undergraduate certificate is Hondros College of Nursing. Roughly 2,500 attend the school each year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 526 undergraduate certificates were handed out to practical nursing majors at Hondros College of Nursing. About 94% of this group were women, and 41% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Ivy Tech Community College is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an undergraduate certificate in practical nursing. Each year, around 86,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 461 undergraduate certificates were handed out to practical nursing majors at Ivy Tech Community College. About 91% of this group were women, and 24% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 6th most popular school in the country for practical nursing majors who are seeking their undergraduate certificate is Galen College of Nursing - San Antonio. Roughly 3,700 attend the school each year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 444 people received their undergraduate certificate in practical nursing from Galen College of Nursing - San Antonio. Around 75% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 85% were women.
Jersey College comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in practical nursing. Roughly 2,900 attend the school each year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 285 people received their undergraduate certificate in practical nursing from Jersey College. Around 83% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 90% were women.
Isabella Graham Hart School of Practical Nursing comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in practical nursing. Roughly 200 attend the school each year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 242 undergraduate certificates were handed out to practical nursing majors at IGH. Of these students, 91% were women and 64% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 9th most popular school in the country for practical nursing majors who are seeking their undergraduate certificate is American Career College - Ontario. Roughly 1,500 attend the school each year. The practical nursing program at American Career College - Ontario awarded 229 undergraduate certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. Around 88% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 87% were women.
The 10th most popular school in the country for practical nursing majors who are seeking their undergraduate certificate is Institute of Technology. Each year, around 1,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The practical nursing program at Institute of Technology awarded 220 undergraduate certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. Of these students, 83% were women and 51% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Summit College comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in practical nursing. Roughly 1,100 attend the school each year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 216 undergraduate certificates were handed out to practical nursing majors at Summit College. Of these students, 86% were women and 83% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 11th most popular school in the country for practical nursing majors who are seeking their undergraduate certificate is Wallace State Community College, Hanceville. Roughly 5,200 attend the school each year. The practical nursing program at Wallace State Community College, Hanceville awarded 216 undergraduate certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. Around 23% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 89% were women.
AMG School of Licensed Practical Nursing is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an undergraduate certificate in practical nursing. Roughly 200 attend the school each year. The practical nursing program at AMG School of Licensed Practical Nursing awarded 209 undergraduate certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. Around 97% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 85% were women.
Northeast Wisconsin Technical College is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an undergraduate certificate in practical nursing. Roughly 10,000 attend the school each year. The practical nursing program at Northeast Wisconsin Technical College awarded 208 undergraduate certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. About 92% of this group were women, and 18% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
American Career College - Los Angeles comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in practical nursing. Roughly 1,900 attend the school each year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 197 undergraduate certificates were handed out to practical nursing majors at American Career College - Los Angeles. Around 90% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 82% were women.
Arkansas State University - Newport comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in practical nursing. Roughly 1,800 attend the school each year. The practical nursing program at Arkansas State University - Newport awarded 191 undergraduate certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. Of these students, 91% were women and 30% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Lincoln Technical Institute - Lincoln comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in practical nursing. Each year, around 700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 189 people received their undergraduate certificate in practical nursing from Lincoln Tech - Lincoln. About 91% of this group were women, and 56% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 18th most popular school in the country for practical nursing majors who are seeking their undergraduate certificate is Sumner College. Each year, around 400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 185 undergraduate certificates were handed out to practical nursing majors at Sumner College. About 82% of this group were women, and 36% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 19th most popular school in the country for practical nursing majors who are seeking their undergraduate certificate is Dorsey College, Woodhaven. Roughly 300 attend the school each year. The practical nursing program at Dorsey College, Woodhaven awarded 180 undergraduate certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. Of these students, 97% were women and 93% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 20th most popular school in the country for practical nursing majors who are seeking their undergraduate certificate is Lansing Community College. Each year, around 10,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 175 people received their undergraduate certificate in practical nursing from LCC. Of these students, 86% were women and 21% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Other Related Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants Programs
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Practical Nursing Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Licensed Practical Nursing | 37,850 |
| Other Nursing & Nursing Assistants | 3,594 |
| Nursing Assistants & Aides | 1,078 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to practical nursing that offer undergraduate certificates.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Allied Health Services | 43,423 |
| Health/Medical Admin Services | 20,505 |
| Dental Support Services | 11,713 |
| Allied Health Professions | 11,325 |
| Bodywork & Therapeutic Services | 2,939 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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