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.
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2023 Best Value Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region
Check out the practical nursing undergraduate certificate programs at these schools if you want to get the best value for your educational dollar.
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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.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Coahoma Community College are $3,003 per 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 school with a fairly small student population.
NLTCC undergraduate students pay an average of $4,109 in tuition and fees each year. Practical Nursing majors at NLTCC take out an average of $16,659 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.
Out of the 270 schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Central Louisiana Technical Community College landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the city of Alexandria, Central Louisiana Technical Community College is a public school with a small student population.
Central Louisiana Technical Community College undergraduate students pay an average of $4,098 in tuition and fees each 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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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Northwest Technical Institute is a great value for practical nursing and nursing assistants students working on their undergraduate certificate. NTI is a fairly small public school located in the city of Springdale.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at NTI are $4,450 per 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 city of Lafayette, South Louisiana Community College is a public school with a medium-sized student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at South Louisiana Community College are $4,205 a year. On average, practical nursing graduates from South Louisiana Community College take out $18,533 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.
Arkansas State University - Newport 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 #6 on the list. 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.
On top of its placing in our value ranking, ASUN also did well on our Best Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region list. It’s in the top 15% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.
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Northshore Technical Community College landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value undergraduate certificate 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. After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, practical nursing graduates from Northshore Technical College-Sullivan Main Campus carry an average student debtload of $20,664.
SOWELA Technical Community College came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. 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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Coastal Pines Technical College landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value undergraduate certificate practical nursing and nursing assistants programs. Located in the town of Waycross, Coastal Pines Technical College is a public school with a small student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Coastal Pines Technical College are $4,906 per year. After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, practical nursing graduates from Coastal Pines Technical College carry an average student debtload of $9,509.
As a testament to the quality of education it offers, Coastal Pines Technical College also is in the top 15% of our Best Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region ranking.
Athens Technical College came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Athens Technical College is a small public school located in the midsize city of Athens.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Athens Technical College are $5,462 per year.
Athens 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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Louisiana Delta Community College ranked #11 on this year’s Best Value Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region 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.
University of Arkansas Community College - Morrilton came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. 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.
University of Arkansas Community College - Batesville ranked #13 on this year’s Best Value Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the town of Batesville, UACCB is a public school with a small student population.
UACCB undergraduate students pay an average of $3,438 in tuition and fees each year. While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, practical nursing majors at UACCB accumulate an average of around $12,578 in student debt.
With a ranking of #14, Oconee Fall Line 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 rural area of Sandersville, OFTC is a public college with a small student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at OFTC are $5,472 per 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 ranked #15 on this year’s Best Value Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region list. Georgia Northwestern Technical College is a medium-sized public school located in the small 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. 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.
As a testament to the quality of education it offers, Georgia Northwestern Technical College also is in the top 10% of our Best Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region ranking.
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Chattahoochee Technical College landed the #16 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value undergraduate certificate practical nursing and nursing assistants programs. 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. On average, practical nursing graduates from Chattahoochee Technical College take out $16,347 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.
As a testament to the quality of education it offers, Chattahoochee Technical College also is in the top 5% of our Best Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region ranking.
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University of Arkansas Rich Mountain came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the remote town of Mena, UA Rich Mountain is a public school with a small student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at UA Rich Mountain are $3,816 per 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 landed the #17 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value undergraduate certificate practical nursing and nursing assistants programs. SouthArk is a small public school located in the remote town of El Dorado.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at SouthArk are $4,812 per 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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Southern Regional Technical College came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Southwest Georgia Technical College is a small public school located in the distant town of Thomasville.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Southwest Georgia Technical College are $5,402 per 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 ranked #20 on this year’s Best Value Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region list. 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.
John D Rockefeller IV Career Center came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate 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.
John D Rockefeller IV Career Center undergraduate students pay an average of $8,046 in tuition and fees each 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 came in at #22 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 Griffin, Southern Crescent Technical College is a public college with a small student population.
Southern Crescent Technical College undergraduate students pay an average of $5,526 in tuition and fees each 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 landed the #23 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value undergraduate certificate practical nursing and nursing assistants programs. Augusta Technical College is a small public school located in the city of Augusta.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Augusta Technical College are $5,632 a 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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Southeastern 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 #24 on the list. Located in the 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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Central Georgia Technical College came in at #25 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. CGTC is a moderately-sized public school located in the small city of Warner Robins.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at CGTC are $5,442 a 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
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 |
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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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