Undergraduate Certificates in Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants
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Education Levels of Practical Nursing Majors
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 43,520 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 | 43,520 |
| Basic Certificate | 38,505 |
| Associate Degree | 2,006 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 239 |
Earnings of Practical Nursing Majors With Undergraduate Certificates
The median salary for graduates holding an undergraduate certificate in practical nursing is $37,410. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $33,342 and the high is $41,720.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding an undergraduate certificate in practical nursing is $15,290. 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, $18,952 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $10,996.
The median monthly payment of a practical nursing graduate with a 10-year repayment plan is $122.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their undergraduate certificate in practical nursing. About 90.3% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 4,206 |
| Women | 39,314 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of practical nursing undergraduate certificate students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2,093 |
| Black or African American | 10,924 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6,752 |
| White | 19,829 |
| International Students | 243 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 3,679 |
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 3,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 908 people received their undergraduate certificate in practical nursing from Unitek College. About 85% of this group were women, and 47% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for practical nursing majors who are seeking their undergraduate certificate is ECPI University. Each year, around 14,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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. The practical nursing program at ECPI University awarded 818 undergraduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 94% were women and 70% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for practical nursing majors who are seeking their undergraduate certificate is Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts. Roughly 2,400 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 724 undergraduate certificates were handed out to practical nursing majors at Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts. Of these students, 86% were women and 81% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 4th most popular school in the country for practical nursing majors who are seeking their undergraduate certificate is Hondros College of Nursing. Roughly 2,100 attend the school each year. The practical nursing program at Hondros College of Nursing awarded 526 undergraduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 39% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 94% were women.
Ivy Tech Community College is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an undergraduate certificate in practical nursing. Roughly 63,800 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 461 undergraduate certificates were handed out to practical nursing majors at Ivy Tech Community College. Of these students, 93% were women and 22% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 2,500 attend the school each year. The practical nursing program at Galen College of Nursing - San Antonio awarded 444 undergraduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 70% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 88% were women.
Jersey College comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in practical nursing. Each year, around 3,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The practical nursing program at Jersey College awarded 285 undergraduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 90% were women and 84% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. The practical nursing program at Isabella Graham Hart School of Practical Nursing awarded 242 undergraduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 92% were women and 72% 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. Each year, around 1,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 229 undergraduate certificates were handed out to practical nursing majors at American Career College - Ontario. Around 86% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 85% were women.
The 10th most popular school in the country for practical nursing majors who are seeking their undergraduate certificate is Institute of Technology. Roughly 1,200 attend the school each year. The practical nursing program at Institute of Technology awarded 220 undergraduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 89% were women.
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 4,700 attend the school each year. The practical nursing program at Wallace State Community College, Hanceville awarded 216 undergraduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 89% were women.
Summit College comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in practical nursing. Each year, around 1,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The practical nursing program at Summit College awarded 216 undergraduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 90% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 83% 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 209 undergraduate certificates were handed out to practical nursing majors at AMG School of Licensed Practical Nursing. About 86% of this group were women, and 96% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Northeast Wisconsin Technical College is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an undergraduate certificate in practical nursing. Roughly 10,700 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 208 undergraduate certificates were handed out to practical nursing majors at NWTC. About 94% of this group were women, and 14% 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. Each year, around 1,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 197 people received their undergraduate certificate in practical nursing from American Career College - Los Angeles. Of these students, 82% were women and 93% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Arkansas State University - Newport comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in practical nursing. Roughly 1,900 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 191 people received their undergraduate certificate in practical nursing from ASUN. Of these students, 89% were women and 27% 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 800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 189 people received their undergraduate certificate in practical nursing from Lincoln Tech - Lincoln. About 88% of this group were women, and 71% 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. The practical nursing program at Sumner College awarded 185 undergraduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 88% were women.
The 19th most popular school in the country for practical nursing majors who are seeking their undergraduate certificate is Dorsey College, Woodhaven. Each year, around 400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 180 undergraduate certificates were handed out to practical nursing majors at Dorsey College, Woodhaven. About 94% of this group were women, and 94% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 175 undergraduate certificates were handed out to practical nursing majors at LCC. Around 19% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 85% were women.
Practical Nursing Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Licensed Practical Nursing | 38,403 |
| Other Nursing & Nursing Assistants | 3,775 |
| Nursing Assistants & Aides | 1,342 |
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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 | 44,973 |
| Health/Medical Admin Services | 19,645 |
| Allied Health Professions | 11,543 |
| Dental Support Services | 11,147 |
| Bodywork & Therapeutic Services | 3,268 |
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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