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2023 Best Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region

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Finding the Best Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate School for You

Out of all the majors we analyze each year, practical nursing and nursing assistants was ranked #187 in the country. In fact 84,274 degrees and certificates were handed out in 2020-2021.

It's not easy to decide which program to enroll in when you have so many options available. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. This report analyzed 270 schools in the Southeast Region to see which ones offered the best undergraduate certificate programs for students. Factors related to overall quality of the school, post-graduation earnings, average student debt, and more accumulated were considered when coming up with this list.

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2023 Best Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region

The colleges and universities below are the best for practical nursing majors pursuing a undergraduate certificate.

Top 25 Top Southeast Region Schools for an Award Taking 1 to 4 Years in Nursing & Nursing Assistants

Our analysis found Standard Healthcare Services - College of Nursing to be the best school for practical nursing and nursing assistants students who want to pursue a undergraduate certificate in the Southeast Region . Located in the suburb of Falls Church, Standard College of Nursing is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, practical nursing majors at Standard College of Nursing accumulate an average of around $20,104 in student debt.

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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Suncoast Technical College is a great place for practical nursing and nursing assistants students working on their undergraduate certificate. Suncoast Technical College is a small public school located in the suburb of Sarasota.

While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, practical nursing majors at Suncoast Technical College accumulate an average of around $9,317 in student debt.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Roane-Jackson Technical Center. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region list. Roane-Jackson Technical Center is a fairly small public school located in the rural area of Leroy.

On average, practical nursing graduates from Roane-Jackson Technical Center take out $10,783 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.

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Out of the 270 schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Monongalia County Technical Education Center landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the city of Morgantown, MTEC is a public college with a fairly small student population.

While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, practical nursing majors at MTEC accumulate an average of around $15,892 in student debt.

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The excellent undergraduate certificate programs at Mercy Hospital School of Practical Nursing-Plantation General Hospital helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best practical nursing and nursing assistants schools in the Southeast Region . Mercy Hospital School of Practical Nursing-Plantation General Hospital is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the city of Miami.

Practical Nursing majors at Mercy Hospital School of Practical Nursing-Plantation General Hospital take out an average of $12,935 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.

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North Florida Technical College landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best undergraduate certificate practical nursing and nursing assistants programs. North Florida Technical College is a fairly small public school located in the distant town of Starke.

Practical Nursing majors at North Florida Technical College take out an average of $11,441 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.

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Rasmussen University - Florida did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for practical nursing and nursing assistants students to get a undergraduate certificate. It came in at #7 on the list. Located in the small city of Ocala, Rasmussen University - Florida is a private for-profit college with a moderately-sized student population.

While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, practical nursing majors at Rasmussen University - Florida accumulate an average of around $25,044 in student debt. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $121.

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John D Rockefeller IV Career Center came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. John D Rockefeller IV Career Center is a fairly small public school located in the rural area of New Cumberland.

On average, practical nursing graduates from John D Rockefeller IV Career Center take out $20,033 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.

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Herzing University - Birmingham did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for practical nursing and nursing assistants students to get a undergraduate certificate. It came in at #9 on the list. Herzing University - Birmingham is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Birmingham.

Practical Nursing majors at Herzing University - Birmingham take out an average of $23,259 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.

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Academy for Careers and Technology came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Academy for Careers and Technology is a fairly small public school located in the rural area of Mullins.

Practical Nursing majors at Academy for Careers and Technology take out an average of $24,536 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.

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#11

Eastern Virginia Career College

Fredericksburg, VA

With a ranking of #11, Eastern Virginia Career College did quite well on this year’s best schools for practical nursing and nursing assistants students working on their undergraduate certificate. Eastern Virginia Career College is a small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Fredericksburg.

On average, practical nursing graduates from Eastern Virginia Career College take out $18,265 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.

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Pinellas Technical College-Clearwater did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for practical nursing and nursing assistants students to get a undergraduate certificate. It came in at #12 on the list. Located in the suburb of Clearwater, Pinellas Technical Education Center-Clearwater is a public school with a small student population.

After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, practical nursing graduates from Pinellas Technical Education Center-Clearwater carry an average student debtload of $19,515.

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Baptist Health College - Little Rock ranked #13 on this year’s Best Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the medium-sized city of Little Rock, BHCLR is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

Practical Nursing majors at BHCLR take out an average of $24,845 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.

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Herzing University - Winter Park did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for practical nursing and nursing assistants students to get a undergraduate certificate. It came in at #14 on the list. Located in the suburb of Winter Park, Herzing University - Winter Park is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, practical nursing graduates from Herzing University - Winter Park carry an average student debtload of $23,259.

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#15

First Coast Technical College

Saint Augustine, FL

With a ranking of #15, First Coast Technical College did quite well on this year’s best schools for practical nursing and nursing assistants students working on their undergraduate certificate. First Coast Technical College is a small public school located in the small suburb of Saint Augustine.

On average, practical nursing graduates from First Coast Technical College take out $22,073 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.

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#16

Cape Coral Technical College

Cape Coral, FL

Cape Coral Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for practical nursing and nursing assistants students to get a undergraduate certificate. It came in at #16 on the list. Located in the midsize city of Cape Coral, Cape Coral Technical College is a public college with a fairly small student population.

On average, practical nursing graduates from Cape Coral Technical College take out $13,355 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.

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Galen College of Nursing - Louisville landed the #17 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best undergraduate certificate practical nursing and nursing assistants programs. Galen College of Nursing - Louisville is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Louisville.

Practical Nursing majors at Galen College of Nursing - Louisville take out an average of $21,279 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $107.

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#18

Centra College of Nursing

Lynchburg, VA

With a ranking of #18, Centra College of Nursing did quite well on this year’s best schools for practical nursing and nursing assistants students working on their undergraduate certificate. Centra College of Nursing is a small private not-for-profit school located in the small city of Lynchburg.

The average amount in student loans that practical nursing majors at Centra College of Nursing take out while working on their Undergraduate Certificate is $18,438.

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Mercer County Technical Education Center came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Best Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the town of Princeton, Mercer County Technical Education Center is a public college with a fairly small student population.

On average, practical nursing graduates from Mercer County Technical Education Center take out $15,324 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.

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Fayette Institute of Technology came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Best Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the small suburb of Oak Hill, Fayette Plateau Vocational Technical Center is a public college with a fairly small student population.

On average, practical nursing graduates from Fayette Plateau Vocational Technical Center take out $11,553 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.

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Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Hohenwald did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for practical nursing and nursing assistants students to get a undergraduate certificate. It came in at #21 on the list. TCAT - Hohenwald is a small public school located in the town of Hohenwald.

The average amount in student loans that practical nursing majors at TCAT - Hohenwald take out while working on their Undergraduate Certificate is $10,474.

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Fred W Eberle Technical Center landed the #22 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best undergraduate certificate practical nursing and nursing assistants programs. Fred W Eberle Technical Center is a small public school located in the town of Buckhannon.

After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, practical nursing graduates from Fred W Eberle Technical Center carry an average student debtload of $10,929.

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Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Athens ranked #23 on this year’s Best Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region list. TCAT - Athens is a fairly small public school located in the town of Athens.

Practical Nursing majors at TCAT - Athens take out an average of $11,249 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.

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#24

Garnet Career Center

Charleston, WV

Garnet Career Center came in at #24 in this year’s edition of the Best Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the city of Charleston, Garnet Career Center is a public college with a fairly small student population.

The average amount in student loans that practical nursing majors at Garnet Career Center take out while working on their Undergraduate Certificate is $11,653.

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#25

Emerald Coast Technical College

DeFuniak Springs, FL

With a ranking of #25, Emerald Coast Technical College did quite well on this year’s best schools for practical nursing and nursing assistants students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in the distant town of DeFuniak Springs, Emerald Coast Technical College is a public college with a small student population.

Practical Nursing majors at Emerald Coast Technical College take out an average of $7,027 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.

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Rest of the Top Best Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region

#28

Northwest Technical Institute

Springdale, AR
#29

MedQuest College

Louisville, KY
#34

Trident Technical College

Charleston, SC
#35

Lake Technical College

Eustis, FL
#36

Taylor College

Belleview, FL
#39

Charlotte Technical College

Port Charlotte, FL

Honorable Mentions

Here are some additional great schools for Nursing & Nursing Assistants students in the Southeast Region that almost earned our Best Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region award.

Rank College Location
41 Traviss Technical College Lakeland, FL
42 Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Paris Paris, TN
43 Delta College of Arts & Technology - Lafayette Campus Lafayette, LA
44 Galen College of Nursing - Tampa Bay Saint Petersburg, FL
45 Pinellas Technical College-St. Petersburg Saint Petersburg, FL
46 Cambridge Institute of Allied Health & Technology Altamonte Springs, FL
47 Atlantic Technical College Coconut Creek, FL
48 Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Pulaski Pulaski, TN
48 Bevill State Community College Jasper, AL
50 ECPI University Virginia Beach, VA
51 Southeastern College-West Palm Beach West Palm Beach, FL
52 Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Elizabethton Elizabethton, TN
53 Athens Technical College Athens, GA
54 South Louisiana Community College Lafayette, LA

Best Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants Colleges by State

Explore the best practical nursing and nursing assistants colleges for a specific state in the Southeast region.

State Degrees Awarded
Florida 0
Tennessee 14
Kentucky 47
Louisiana 21
Arkansas 31
Alabama 15
Mississippi 0

Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants is one of 30 different types of programs to choose from.

Majors Similar to Practical Nursing

Related Major Annual Graduates
Nursing 322,592
Health & Medical Administrative Services 89,359
Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services 84,492
Allied Health Professions 82,308
Public Health 40,596

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • 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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