2023 Best Value Nursing & Nursing Assistants Schools in the Southeast Region
Highlighting Quality Schools With More Affordable Pricing
Finding the Best Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants School for You
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Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Best Value Nursing & Nursing Assistants Schools in the Southeast Region to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 299 schools in the Southeast Region to see which programs offered the best value experiences for practical nursing students with the aim of identifying those quality schools that are more affordable than some of their counterparts.
Our ranking of value is based on the quality of a program as defined in our per sticker price dollar. Specifically, our score for quality is discounted by the published tuition and fees charged by the given college. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The more quality your dollar buys, the better the value.
In our regional and nationwide rankings, out-of-state tution and fees are used in our calculations. For statewide rankings, we use average in-state tuition and fees.
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2023 Best Value Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants Schools in the Southeast Region
Check out the practical nursing programs at these schools if you want to get the best value for your educational dollar.
Top 25 Best Southeast Region Schools for Affordable Quality in Nursing & Nursing Assistants
Our 2023 rankings named Coahoma Community College the best value school in the Southeast Region for practical nursing and nursing assistants students. Located in the rural area of Clarksdale, Coahoma Community College is a public school with a small student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Coahoma Community College are $3,003 per year. The average amount in student loans that practical nursing majors at Coahoma Community College take out is $9,250.
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Out of the 299 schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the rural area of Minden, NLTCC is a public college with a fairly small student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at NLTCC are $4,109 a year. Practical Nursing majors at NLTCC take out an average of $12,125 in student loans while working on their egree.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Central Louisiana Technical Community College. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Value Nursing & Nursing Assistants Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the small city of Alexandria, Central Louisiana Technical Community College is a public college with a small student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Central Louisiana Technical Community College are $4,098 per year. Practical Nursing majors at Central Louisiana Technical Community College take out an average of $9,500 in student loans while working on their egree.
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Out of the 299 schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Northwest Technical Institute landed the # 4 spot on the list. NTI is a small public school located in the small city of Springdale.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at NTI are $4,450 per year.
The excellent programs at South Louisiana Community College 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 . Located in the city of Lafayette, South Louisiana Community College is a public school with a medium-sized student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at South Louisiana Community College are $4,205 per year. On average, practical nursing graduates from South Louisiana Community College take out $15,761 in student loans while working on their degree.
With a ranking of #6, Arkansas State University - Newport did quite well on this year’s best value schools for practical nursing and nursing assistants students. Located in the rural area of Newport, ASUN is a public college with a small student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at ASUN are $4,320 a year. Practical Nursing majors at ASUN take out an average of $12,000 in student loans while working on their egree.
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SOWELA Technical Community College landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value practical nursing and nursing assistants programs. SOWELA is a small public school located in the city of Lake Charles.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at SOWELA are $4,265 per year. The average amount in student loans that practical nursing majors at SOWELA take out is $9,000.
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Coastal Pines Technical College came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Nursing & Nursing Assistants Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the remote town of Waycross, Coastal Pines Technical College is a public college with a small student population.
Coastal Pines Technical College undergraduate students pay an average of $4,906 in tuition and fees each year. After completing their degree, practical nursing graduates from Coastal Pines Technical College carry an average student debtload of $6,326.
In addition to its great value ranking, Coastal Pines Technical College is in the top 15% of all schools on our Best Nursing & Nursing Assistants Schools in the Southeast Region list.
Northshore Technical Community College landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value practical nursing and nursing assistants programs. Located in the rural area of Bogalusa, Northshore Technical College-Sullivan Main Campus is a public college with a small student population.
Northshore Technical College-Sullivan Main Campus undergraduate students pay an average of $4,203 in tuition and fees each year. The average amount in student loans that practical nursing majors at Northshore Technical College-Sullivan Main Campus take out is $18,640.
University of Arkansas Community College - Morrilton ranked #10 on this year’s Best Value Nursing & Nursing Assistants Schools in the Southeast Region list. UACCM is a small public school located in the town of Morrilton.
UACCM undergraduate students pay an average of $4,128 in tuition and fees each year.
University of Arkansas Community College - Batesville did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for practical nursing and nursing assistants students. It came in at #11 on the list. Located in the remote town of Batesville, UACCB is a public school with a small student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at UACCB are $3,438 per year. The average amount in student loans that practical nursing majors at UACCB take out is $9,963.
With a ranking of #12, Oconee Fall Line Technical College did quite well on this year’s best value schools for practical nursing and nursing assistants students. Located in the rural area of Sandersville, OFTC is a public college with a small student population.
OFTC undergraduate students pay an average of $5,472 in tuition and fees each year. The average amount in student loans that practical nursing majors at OFTC take out is $11,976.
Athens Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for practical nursing and nursing assistants students. It came in at #13 on the list. Athens Technical College is a small public school located in the city of Athens.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Athens Technical College are $5,462 a year.
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Wiregrass Georgia Technical College came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Nursing & Nursing Assistants Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Wiregrass Georgia Technical College is a small public school located in the suburb of Valdosta.
Wiregrass Georgia Technical College undergraduate students pay an average of $5,552 in tuition and fees each year. After completing their degree, practical nursing graduates from Wiregrass Georgia Technical College carry an average student debtload of $8,000.
Central Georgia Technical College ranked #15 on this year’s Best Value Nursing & Nursing Assistants Schools in the Southeast Region list. CGTC is a medium-sized public school located in the city of Warner Robins.
CGTC undergraduate students pay an average of $5,442 in tuition and fees each year. Practical Nursing majors at CGTC take out an average of $15,788 in student loans while working on their egree.
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Chattahoochee Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for practical nursing and nursing assistants students. It came in at #16 on the list. Located in the suburb of Marietta, Chattahoochee Technical College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Chattahoochee Technical College are $5,602 per year. Practical Nursing majors at Chattahoochee Technical College take out an average of $8,174 in student loans while working on their egree.
As a testament to the quality of education it offers, Chattahoochee Technical College also is in the top 10% of our Best Nursing & Nursing Assistants Schools in the Southeast Region ranking.
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With a ranking of #17, Louisiana Delta Community College did quite well on this year’s best value schools for practical nursing and nursing assistants students. Located in the rural area of Monroe, LDCC is a public school with a small student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at LDCC are $4,159 per year. Practical Nursing majors at LDCC take out an average of $16,541 in student loans while working on their egree.
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Southern Regional Technical College ranked #18 on this year’s Best Value Nursing & Nursing Assistants Schools in the Southeast Region list. Southwest Georgia Technical College is a small public school located in the distant town of Thomasville.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Southwest Georgia Technical College are $5,402 a year. On average, practical nursing graduates from Southwest Georgia Technical College take out $9,500 in student loans while working on their degree.
NorthWest Arkansas Community College ranked #19 on this year’s Best Value Nursing & Nursing Assistants Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the city of Bentonville, NWACC is a public school with a medium-sized student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at NWACC are $4,456 a year.
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Georgia Northwestern Technical College ranked #20 on this year’s Best Value Nursing & Nursing Assistants Schools in the Southeast Region list. Georgia Northwestern Technical College is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Rome.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Georgia Northwestern Technical College are $5,462 a year. After completing their degree, practical nursing graduates from Georgia Northwestern Technical College carry an average student debtload of $6,437.
As a testament to the quality of education it offers, Georgia Northwestern Technical College also is in the top 20% of our Best Nursing & Nursing Assistants Schools in the Southeast Region ranking.
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Fletcher Technical Community College came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Nursing & Nursing Assistants Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the rural area of Schriever, Fletcher Technical Community College is a public school with a small student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Fletcher Technical Community College are $3,981 per year.
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University of Arkansas Rich Mountain did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for practical nursing and nursing assistants students. It came in at #22 on the list. Located in the town of Mena, UA Rich Mountain is a public school with a fairly small student population.
UA Rich Mountain undergraduate students pay an average of $3,816 in tuition and fees each year.
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John D Rockefeller IV Career Center came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Nursing & Nursing Assistants Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. John D Rockefeller IV Career Center is a small public school located in the rural area of New Cumberland.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at John D Rockefeller IV Career Center are $8,046 a year. After completing their degree, practical nursing graduates from John D Rockefeller IV Career Center carry an average student debtload of $16,560.
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South Arkansas Community College landed the #24 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value practical nursing and nursing assistants programs. SouthArk is a small public school located in the remote town of El Dorado.
SouthArk undergraduate students pay an average of $4,812 in tuition and fees each year. The average amount in student loans that practical nursing majors at SouthArk take out is $11,454.
Gwinnett Technical College ranked #25 on this year’s Best Value Nursing & Nursing Assistants Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the suburb of Lawrenceville, GTC is a public school with a medium-sized student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at GTC are $5,636 per year.
Rest of the Top Best Value Nursing & Nursing Assistants Schools in the Southeast Region
Honorable Mentions
These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also great but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Best Value Nursing & Nursing Assistants Schools in the Southeast Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 45 | University of Arkansas - Pulaski Technical College | North Little Rock, AR |
| 46 | South Georgia Technical College | Americus, GA |
| 47 | Copiah-Lincoln Community College | Wesson, MS |
| 48 | South Piedmont Community College | Polkton, NC |
| 49 | North Georgia Technical College | Clarkesville, GA |
| 49 | Arkansas State University - Mountain Home | Mountain Home, AR |
| 51 | Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College | Orangeburg, SC |
| 52 | Traviss Technical College | Lakeland, FL |
| 53 | Southwest Mississippi Community College | Summit, MS |
| 54 | Meridian Community College | Meridian, MS |
| 55 | National Park College | Hot Springs, AR |
| 56 | Northwest Mississippi Community College | Senatobia, MS |
| 57 | Hinds Community College | Raymond, MS |
| 58 | Bevill State Community College | Jasper, AL |
| 58 | East Central Community College | Decatur, MS |
Best Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants Colleges by State
Explore the best practical nursing and nursing assistants schools 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 |
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Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants Related Majors for Practical Nursing
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.
- 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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