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Associate Degree in Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants

Associate Degrees in Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants

2,219 Yearly Graduations
$51,744 Median Salary
$13,705 Median Debt
There are 108 schools in the United States where you can get your associate degree in practical nursing. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and 70% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 0.3% of practical nursing graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Practical Nursing Majors

During the most recent year for which data is available, 2,219 people earned their associate degree in practical nursing. This earns it the #57 spot on the list of the most popular associate degree programs in the nation.

The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in practical nursing at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Basic Certificate 44,253
Undergraduate Certificate 42,270
Associate Degree 2,219
Bachelor’s Degree 51
Graduate Certificate 15
Doctor’s Degree 1

Earnings of Practical Nursing Majors With Associate Degrees

The median salary for graduates holding an associate degree in practical nursing is $51,744. This number may vary for a lot of reasons. For instance, you may decide to move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $45,332 and the high is $60,857.

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Student Debt

The median student debt for graduates holding an associate degree in practical nursing is $13,705. The length of time it takes you to graduate and what college you attend can affect this number quite a bit. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $15,128 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $13,705.

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Those students who are paying back their debt on a 10-year repayment plan have a median monthly payment of $163.

Student Diversity

More women than men pursue their associate degree in practical nursing. About 87.6% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 275
Women 1,944
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The racial-ethnic distribution of practical nursing associate degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 272
Black or African American 313
Hispanic or Latino 813
White 518
International Students 7
Other Races/Ethnicities 296
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There are 108 colleges that offer an associate degree in practical nursing. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

Unitek College

Fremont, California
254 Yearly Graduations
$51,744 Average Salary
$13,705 Average Debt

The most popular school in the United States for practical nursing students seekingan associate degree is Unitek College. Roughly 3,600 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 254 people received their associate degree in practical nursing from Unitek College. Around 56% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 86% were women. Data shows that Unitek College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $51,744.

#2

Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts

San Jose, California
152 Yearly Graduations
$51,744 Average Salary
$13,705 Average Debt

The 2nd most popular school in the country for practical nursing majors who are seeking their associate degree is Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts. Each year, around 2,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 152 people received their associate degree in practical nursing from Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts. Around 84% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 88% were women. Data shows that Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $51,744.

#3

Carrington College, Sacramento

Sacramento, California
139 Yearly Graduations
$51,744 Average Salary
$13,705 Average Debt

Carrington College, Sacramento is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in practical nursing. Roughly 1,700 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 139 people received their associate degree in practical nursing from Carrington College, Sacramento. About 87% of this group were women, and 69% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Carrington College, Sacramento graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $51,744.

#4

Del Mar College

Corpus Christi, Texas
97 Yearly Graduations
$51,744 Average Salary
$13,705 Average Debt

Del Mar College comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in practical nursing. Each year, around 10,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 97 people received their associate degree in practical nursing from DMC. Around 84% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 83% were women. Data shows that DMC graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $51,744.

#5

Bates Technical College

Tacoma, Washington
77 Yearly Graduations
$51,744 Average Salary
$13,705 Average Debt

Bates Technical College comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in practical nursing. Roughly 3,300 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 77 people received their associate degree in practical nursing from Bates Technical College. Around 67% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 93% were women. Those who complete their associate degree in practical nursing at Bates Technical College make a median salary of 51,744.

#6

Pacific College

Costa Mesa, California
75 Yearly Graduations
$51,744 Average Salary
$13,705 Average Debt

Pacific College is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in practical nursing. Each year, around 200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 75 people received their associate degree in practical nursing from Pacific College. About 94% of this group were women, and 98% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Pacific College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $51,744.

67 Yearly Graduations
$51,744 Average Salary
$13,705 Average Debt

Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Metro is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in practical nursing. Each year, around 6,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,848 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,086 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 67 people received their associate degree in practical nursing from Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Metro. Around 91% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 64% were women. Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Metro practical nursing graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $51,744.

64 Yearly Graduations
$51,744 Average Salary
$13,705 Average Debt

The 8th most popular school in the country for practical nursing majors who are seeking their associate degree is Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Arecibo. Roughly 3,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,848 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,086 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 64 people received their associate degree in practical nursing from Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Arecibo. Of these students, 79% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their associate degree in practical nursing at Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Arecibo make a median salary of 51,744.

#9

Coconino Community College

Flagstaff, Arizona
57 Yearly Graduations
$51,744 Average Salary
$13,705 Average Debt

Coconino Community College comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in practical nursing. Roughly 3,200 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 57 people received their associate degree in practical nursing from Coconino Community College. Around 54% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 88% were women. Coconino Community College practical nursing graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $51,744.

#10

PITC Institute

Wyncote, Pennsylvania
54 Yearly Graduations
$51,744 Average Salary
$13,705 Average Debt

The 10th most popular school in the country for practical nursing majors who are seeking their associate degree is PITC Institute. Each year, around 300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 54 people received their associate degree in practical nursing from PITC Institute. About 97% of this group were women, and 91% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. PITC Institute practical nursing graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $51,744.

#11

ATA College

Louisville, Kentucky
47 Yearly Graduations
$51,744 Average Salary
$13,705 Average Debt

The 11th most popular school in the country for practical nursing majors who are seeking their associate degree is ATA College. Each year, around 200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 47 people received their associate degree in practical nursing from ATA College. Around 57% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 98% were women. Those who complete their associate degree in practical nursing at ATA College make a median salary of 51,744.

40 Yearly Graduations
$51,744 Average Salary
$13,705 Average Debt

Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Aguadilla is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in practical nursing. Roughly 3,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,848 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,086 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 40 people received their associate degree in practical nursing from Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Aguadilla. About 82% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Aguadilla practical nursing graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $51,744.

#13

North Dakota State College of Science

Wahpeton, North Dakota
38 Yearly Graduations
$51,744 Average Salary
$13,705 Average Debt

North Dakota State College of Science is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in practical nursing. During the most recent year for which we have data, 38 people received their associate degree in practical nursing from North Dakota State College of Science. Of these students, 100% were women and 23% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their associate degree in practical nursing at North Dakota State College of Science make a median salary of 51,744.

#14

Green River College

Auburn, Washington
36 Yearly Graduations
$51,744 Average Salary
$13,705 Average Debt

The 14th most popular school in the country for practical nursing majors who are seeking their associate degree is Green River College. Roughly 7,400 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 36 people received their associate degree in practical nursing from GRC. Around 56% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 85% were women. Those who complete their associate degree in practical nursing at Green River College make a median salary of 51,744.

#15

Long Beach City College

Long Beach, California
35 Yearly Graduations
$51,744 Average Salary
$13,705 Average Debt

Long Beach City College is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in practical nursing. Roughly 23,100 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 35 people received their associate degree in practical nursing from Long Beach City College. Of these students, 92% were women and 92% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Long Beach City College practical nursing graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $51,744.

34 Yearly Graduations
$51,744 Average Salary
$13,705 Average Debt

Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Guayama comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in practical nursing. Each year, around 1,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,848 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,086 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 34 people received their associate degree in practical nursing from Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Guayama. About 77% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their associate degree in practical nursing at Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Guayama make a median salary of 51,744.

#17

Platt College - Tulsa

Tulsa, Oklahoma
33 Yearly Graduations
$51,744 Average Salary
$13,705 Average Debt

Platt College - Tulsa comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in practical nursing. Each year, around 100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 33 people received their associate degree in practical nursing from Platt College - Tulsa. Around 76% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 90% were women. Data shows that Platt College - Tulsa graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $51,744.

#18

Citrus College

Glendora, California
32 Yearly Graduations
$51,744 Average Salary
$13,705 Average Debt

The 18th most popular school in the country for practical nursing majors who are seeking their associate degree is Citrus College. Each year, around 11,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their associate degree in practical nursing from Citrus College. Around 85% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 85% were women. Data shows that Citrus College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $51,744.

#19

Arkansas Tech University

Russellville, Arkansas
31 Yearly Graduations
$51,744 Average Salary
$13,705 Average Debt

The 19th most popular school in the country for practical nursing majors who are seeking their associate degree is Arkansas Tech University. Each year, around 10,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,995 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,661 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 31 people received their associate degree in practical nursing from ATU. Around 9% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 97% were women. Data shows that ATU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $51,744.

#20

Riverside City College

Riverside, California
30 Yearly Graduations
$51,744 Average Salary
$13,705 Average Debt

Riverside City College comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in practical nursing. Each year, around 20,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 30 people received their associate degree in practical nursing from Riverside City College. Of these students, 97% were women and 80% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Riverside City College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $51,744.

Below are some popular majors that are similar to practical nursing that offer associate degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Nursing 82,967
Allied Health Professions 29,240
Health/Medical Admin Services 17,166
Allied Health Services 16,805
Health Sciences & Services 10,346

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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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