2023 Best Value Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region
Highlighting Quality Schools With More Affordable Pricing
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.
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The Best Value Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 270 schools in the Southeast Region to see which undergraduate certificate 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.
Top 25 Best Southeast Region Schools for Affordable Quality for an Award Taking 1 to 4 Years in Nursing & Nursing Assistants
Our analysis found Coahoma Community College to be the best value school for practical nursing and nursing assistants students who want to pursue a undergraduate certificate in the Southeast Region . Located in the rural area of Clarksdale, Coahoma Community College is a public school with a small student population.
Coahoma Community College undergraduate students pay an average of $3,003 in tuition and fees each year. On average, practical nursing graduates from Coahoma Community College take out $13,254 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Value Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the rural area of Minden, NLTCC is a public college with a fairly small student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at NLTCC are $4,109 per year. Practical Nursing majors at NLTCC take out an average of $16,659 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.
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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 Undergraduate Certificate 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.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Central Louisiana Technical Community College are $4,098 a year. On average, practical nursing graduates from Central Louisiana Technical Community College take out $12,813 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.
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The excellent undergraduate certificate programs at Northwest Technical Institute helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best value practical nursing and nursing assistants schools in the Southeast Region . NTI is a small public school located in the small city of Springdale.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at NTI are $4,450 a year. After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, practical nursing graduates from NTI carry an average student debtload of $12,682.
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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means South Louisiana Community College is a great value for practical nursing and nursing assistants students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in the medium-sized city of Lafayette, South Louisiana Community College is a public school with a moderately-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 $18,533 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.
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Arkansas State University - Newport landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value undergraduate certificate practical nursing and nursing assistants programs. Located in the rural area of Newport, ASUN is a public school 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 $16,025 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.
In addition to its great value ranking, ASUN is in the top 15% of all schools on our Best Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region list.
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Northshore Technical Community 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 #7 on the list. Located in the rural area of Bogalusa, Northshore Technical College-Sullivan Main Campus is a public school 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. After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, practical nursing graduates from Northshore Technical College-Sullivan Main Campus carry an average student debtload of $20,664.
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With a ranking of #8, SOWELA Technical Community College did quite well on this year’s best value schools for practical nursing and nursing assistants students working on their undergraduate certificate. SOWELA is a small public school located in the city of Lake Charles.
SOWELA undergraduate students pay an average of $4,265 in tuition and fees each year. After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, practical nursing graduates from SOWELA carry an average student debtload of $14,219.
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With a ranking of #9, Coastal Pines Technical College did quite well on this year’s best value schools for practical nursing and nursing assistants students working on their undergraduate certificate. 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 Undergraduate Certificate, practical nursing graduates from Coastal Pines Technical College carry an average student debtload of $9,509.
Coastal Pines Technical College excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 15% of all schools on our Best Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region list.
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With a ranking of #10, Athens Technical College did quite well on this year’s best value schools for practical nursing and nursing assistants students working on their undergraduate certificate. 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.
In addition to its great value ranking, Athens Technical College is in the top 15% of all schools on our Best Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region list.
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Louisiana Delta Community 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 #11 on the list. Located in the rural area of Monroe, LDCC is a public school with a small student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at LDCC are $4,159 a year. Practical Nursing majors at LDCC take out an average of $20,368 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.
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With a ranking of #12, University of Arkansas Community College - Morrilton did quite well on this year’s best value schools for practical nursing and nursing assistants students working on their undergraduate certificate. UACCM is a small public school located in the distant town of Morrilton.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at UACCM are $4,128 per year.
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With a ranking of #13, University of Arkansas Community College - Batesville did quite well on this year’s best value schools for practical nursing and nursing assistants students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in the town of Batesville, UACCB is a public school with a small student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at UACCB are $3,438 a year. While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, practical nursing majors at UACCB accumulate an average of around $12,578 in student debt.
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Oconee Fall Line Technical College ranked #14 on this year’s Best Value Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the rural area of Sandersville, OFTC is a public school with a small student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at OFTC are $5,472 a year. Practical Nursing majors at OFTC take out an average of $14,432 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.
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Georgia Northwestern Technical College came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Georgia Northwestern Technical College is a medium-sized public school located in the city of Rome.
Georgia Northwestern Technical College undergraduate students pay an average of $5,462 in tuition and fees each year. The average amount in student loans that practical nursing majors at Georgia Northwestern Technical College take out while working on their Undergraduate Certificate is $11,720.
Georgia Northwestern Technical College excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 10% of all schools on our Best Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region list.
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Chattahoochee Technical College came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the large suburb of Marietta, Chattahoochee Technical College is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
Chattahoochee Technical College undergraduate students pay an average of $5,602 in tuition and fees each year. On average, practical nursing graduates from Chattahoochee Technical College take out $16,347 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.
In addition to its great value ranking, Chattahoochee Technical College is in the top 5% of all schools on our Best Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region list.
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With a ranking of #17, University of Arkansas Rich Mountain did quite well on this year’s best value schools for practical nursing and nursing assistants students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in the remote town of Mena, UA Rich Mountain is a public college with a small student population.
UA Rich Mountain undergraduate students pay an average of $3,816 in tuition and fees each year. After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, practical nursing graduates from UA Rich Mountain carry an average student debtload of $7,469.
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South Arkansas Community 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 #17 on the list. SouthArk is a small public school located in the town of El Dorado.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at SouthArk are $4,812 a year. On average, practical nursing graduates from SouthArk take out $16,007 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.
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With a ranking of #19, Southern Regional Technical College did quite well on this year’s best value schools for practical nursing and nursing assistants students working on their undergraduate certificate. Southwest Georgia Technical College is a small public school located in the 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 $12,828 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.
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Fletcher Technical Community College landed the #20 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value undergraduate certificate practical nursing and nursing assistants programs. Located in the rural area of Schriever, Fletcher Technical Community College is a public school with a small student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Fletcher Technical Community College are $3,981 a year.
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With a ranking of #21, John D Rockefeller IV Career Center did quite well on this year’s best value schools for practical nursing and nursing assistants students working on their undergraduate certificate. John D Rockefeller IV Career Center is a small public school located in the rural area of New Cumberland.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at John D Rockefeller IV Career Center are $8,046 per year. 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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Southern Crescent Technical College ranked #22 on this year’s Best Value Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the suburb of Griffin, Southern Crescent Technical College is a public school with a small student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Southern Crescent Technical College are $5,526 per year. Practical Nursing majors at Southern Crescent Technical College take out an average of $19,020 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.
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Augusta 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 #23 on the list. Augusta Technical College is a small public school located in the medium-sized city of Augusta.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Augusta Technical College are $5,632 per year. On average, practical nursing graduates from Augusta Technical College take out $20,323 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.
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With a ranking of #24, Southeastern Technical College did quite well on this year’s best value schools for practical nursing and nursing assistants students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in the remote town of Vidalia, Southeastern Technical College is a public college with a small student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Southeastern Technical College are $5,527 per year. On average, practical nursing graduates from Southeastern Technical College take out $13,518 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.
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With a ranking of #25, Central Georgia Technical College did quite well on this year’s best value schools for practical nursing and nursing assistants students working on their undergraduate certificate. CGTC is a medium-sized public school located in the city of Warner Robins.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at CGTC are $5,442 per year. After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, practical nursing graduates from CGTC carry an average student debtload of $18,731.
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Honorable Mentions
Here are some additional great value schools for Nursing & Nursing Assistants students in the Southeast Region seeking value that almost earned our Best Value Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 41 | North Georgia Technical College | Clarkesville, GA |
| 42 | Trident Technical College | Charleston, SC |
| 43 | University of Arkansas - Pulaski Technical College | North Little Rock, AR |
| 44 | Meridian Community College | Meridian, MS |
| 45 | Northwest Mississippi Community College | Senatobia, MS |
| 46 | Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College | Orangeburg, SC |
| 47 | Copiah-Lincoln Community College | Wesson, MS |
| 48 | Southwest Mississippi Community College | Summit, MS |
| 49 | Arkansas State University Three Rivers | Malvern, AR |
| 50 | Arkansas State University - Mountain Home | Mountain Home, AR |
| 50 | Traviss Technical College | Lakeland, FL |
| 52 | West Georgia Technical College | Waco, GA |
| 53 | Hinds Community College | Raymond, MS |
| 54 | National Park College | Hot Springs, AR |
Best Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants Colleges by State
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| 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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