2023 Most Popular Nursing & Nursing Assistants Schools in the Far Western US Region
Finding the Best Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants School for You
Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants is the #187 most popular major in the country with 84,274 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.
With all the programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Most Popular Nursing & Nursing Assistants Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. This report analyzed 165 schools in the Far Western US Region to see which ones were the most popular programs for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants program at each school on the list.
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2023 Most Popular Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants Schools in the Far Western US Region
Check out the practical nursing programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in the Far Western US Region .
Top 15% Most Popular Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants Schools
Our 2023 rankings named Unitek College the most popular school in the Far Western US Region for practical nursing and nursing assistants students. Located in the suburb of Fremont, Unitek College is a private for-profit school with a small student population.
On average, practical nursing graduates from Unitek College take out $19,020 in student loans while working on their degree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $207.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Most Popular Nursing & Nursing Assistants Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Located in the midsize city of San Mateo, Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts is a private for-profit college with a small student population.
The average amount in student loans that practical nursing majors at Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts take out is $17,317. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $152, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
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The excellent programs at College of Southern Nevada helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best practical nursing and nursing assistants schools in the Far Western US Region . CSN is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Las Vegas.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Summit College. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Most Popular Nursing & Nursing Assistants Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Located in the city of Colton, Summit College is a private for-profit college with a small student population.
Practical Nursing majors at Summit College take out an average of $17,496 in student loans while working on their egree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $119.
A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Institute of Technology is a great place for practical nursing and nursing assistants students. Fresno Institute of Technology is a small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Clovis.
Practical Nursing majors at Fresno Institute of Technology take out an average of $16,719 in student loans while working on their egree.
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American Career College - Ontario ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Nursing & Nursing Assistants Schools in the Far Western US Region list. American Career College - Ontario is a small private for-profit school located in the midsize city of Ontario.
On average, practical nursing graduates from American Career College - Ontario take out $17,200 in student loans while working on their degree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $194, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
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Carrington College, Sacramento did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for practical nursing and nursing assistants students. It came in at #7 on the list. Carrington College, Sacramento is a small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of Sacramento.
The average amount in student loans that practical nursing majors at Carrington College, Sacramento take out is $24,639.
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American Career College - Los Angeles came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Nursing & Nursing Assistants Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. Located in the large city of Los Angeles, American Career College - Los Angeles is a private for-profit school with a small student population.
While working on their degree, practical nursing majors at American Career College - Los Angeles accumulate an average of around $17,316 in student debt. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $191.
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Sumner College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for practical nursing and nursing assistants students. It came in at #9 on the list. Sumner College is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the large city of Portland.
Practical Nursing majors at Sumner College take out an average of $16,500 in student loans while working on their egree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $167.
Healthcare Career College came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Nursing & Nursing Assistants Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. Located in the large suburb of Paramount, Healthcare Career College is a private for-profit college with a small student population.
Practical Nursing majors at Healthcare Career College take out an average of $18,533 in student loans while working on their egree.
College of the Sequoias landed the #11 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular practical nursing and nursing assistants programs. College of the Sequoias is a fairly large public school located in the midsize city of Visalia.
Riverside City College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for practical nursing and nursing assistants students. It came in at #12 on the list. Located in the large city of Riverside, Riverside City College is a public college with a large student population.
While working on their degree, practical nursing majors at Riverside City College accumulate an average of around $9,750 in student debt.
American Career College - Anaheim came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Nursing & Nursing Assistants Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. American Career College - Anaheim is a small private for-profit school located in the large city of Anaheim.
Practical Nursing majors at American Career College - Anaheim take out an average of $17,316 in student loans while working on their egree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $191.
Truckee Meadows Community College landed the #14 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular practical nursing and nursing assistants programs. Located in the large city of Reno, Truckee Meadows Community College is a public school with a medium-sized student population.
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High Desert Medical College landed the #15 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular practical nursing and nursing assistants programs. High Desert Medical College is a small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of Lancaster.
Practical Nursing majors at High Desert Medical College take out an average of $17,568 in student loans while working on their egree.
Homestead Schools ranked #16 on this year’s Most Popular Nursing & Nursing Assistants Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Homestead Schools is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the midsize city of Torrance.
After completing their degree, practical nursing graduates from Homestead Schools carry an average student debt load of $18,040.
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Stanbridge University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for practical nursing and nursing assistants students. It came in at #17 on the list. Stanbridge is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Irvine.
On average, practical nursing graduates from Stanbridge take out $20,000 in student loans while working on their degree. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $176.
Concorde Career College - North Hollywood came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Nursing & Nursing Assistants Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. Located in the city of North Hollywood, Concorde Career College - North Hollywood is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.
After completing their degree, practical nursing graduates from Concorde Career College - North Hollywood carry an average student debt load of $19,559. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $166, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
Allan Hancock College ranked #19 on this year’s Most Popular Nursing & Nursing Assistants Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Allan Hancock College is a medium-sized public school located in the medium-sized city of Santa Maria.
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Concorde Career College - San Diego did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for practical nursing and nursing assistants students. It came in at #20 on the list. Concorde Career College - San Diego is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the large city of San Diego.
Practical Nursing majors at Concorde Career College - San Diego take out an average of $17,179 in student loans while working on their egree. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $197.
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California Nurses Educational Institute did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for practical nursing and nursing assistants students. It came in at #21 on the list. Located in the suburb of Palm Springs, California Nurses Educational Institute is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.
While working on their degree, practical nursing majors at California Nurses Educational Institute accumulate an average of around $20,000 in student debt. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $104, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
Angeles College came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Nursing & Nursing Assistants Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. Located in the city of Los Angeles, Angeles College is a private for-profit college with a small student population.
On average, practical nursing graduates from Angeles College take out $20,000 in student loans while working on their degree.
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Western Nevada College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for practical nursing and nursing assistants students. It came in at #23 on the list. WNC is a small public school located in the city of Carson City.
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Santa Rosa Junior College landed the #23 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular practical nursing and nursing assistants programs. SRJC is a large public school located in the medium-sized city of Santa Rosa.
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Additional Noteworthy Schools
These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also popular but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Most Popular Nursing & Nursing Assistants Schools in the Far Western US Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 25 | Concorde Career College - Garden Grove | Garden Grove, CA |
| 26 | Unitek College | Hayward, CA |
| 26 | Concorde Career College - San Bernardino | San Bernardino, CA |
| 28 | Clovis Adult Education | Clovis, CA |
| 29 | Institute of Technology | Salem, OR |
| 30 | Unitek College | South San Francisco, CA |
| 31 | Great Basin College | Elko, NV |
| 32 | Career Care Institute | Lancaster, CA |
| 33 | North-West College - West Covina | West Covina, CA |
Best Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants Colleges by State
Explore the best practical nursing and nursing assistants schools for a specific state in the Far Western US region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| California | 1,055 |
| Washington | 113 |
| Nevada | 0 |
Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants Related Majors
One of 30 majors within the area of study, practical nursing and nursing assistants has other similar majors worth exploring.
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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