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2023 Most Popular Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Far Western US Region

136 Colleges
$36,841 Avg Salary
$15,480 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate 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 assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Most Popular Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. This report analyzed 136 schools in the Far Western US Region to see which ones were the most popular undergraduate certificate 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.

The following schools top our list of the Most Popular Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate Colleges.

#1

Unitek College

Fremont, CA

Our analysis found Unitek College to be the most popular school for practical nursing and nursing assistants students who want to pursue a undergraduate certificate in the Far Western US Region . Located in the large suburb of Fremont, Unitek College is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

Women make up 85% of the practical nursing majors at the school.

On average, practical nursing graduates from Unitek College take out $18,263 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $230, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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Out of the 136 schools in the Far Western US Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts landed the # 2 spot on the 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.

About 86% of the students majoring in practical nursing at the school are women while 14% are male.

Practical Nursing majors at Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts take out an average of $18,229 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate. 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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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means American Career College - Ontario is a great place for practical nursing and nursing assistants students working on their undergraduate certificate. American Career College - Ontario is a small private for-profit school located in the midsize city of Ontario.

About 85% of the students majoring in practical nursing at the school are women while 15% are male.

The average amount in student loans that practical nursing majors at American Career College - Ontario take out while working on their Undergraduate Certificate is $20,354. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $194, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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The in-demand undergraduate certificate programs at Institute of Technology helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular practical nursing and nursing assistants schools in the Far Western US Region . Fresno Institute of Technology is a small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Clovis.

Women make up 89% of the practical nursing majors at the school.

On average, practical nursing graduates from Fresno Institute of Technology take out $19,148 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.

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#5

Summit College

Colton, CA

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Summit College. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Located in the medium-sized city of Colton, Summit College is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

About 83% of the students majoring in practical nursing at the school are women while 17% are male.

While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, practical nursing majors at Summit College accumulate an average of around $18,766 in student debt. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $119.

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American Career College - Los Angeles did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for practical nursing and nursing assistants students to get a undergraduate certificate. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in the large city of Los Angeles, American Career College - Los Angeles is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

Women make up 82% of the practical nursing majors at the school.

While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, practical nursing majors at American Career College - Los Angeles accumulate an average of around $21,517 in student debt. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $191.

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#7

Sumner College

Portland, OR

With a ranking of #7, Sumner College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for practical nursing and nursing assistants students working on their undergraduate certificate. Sumner College is a small private for-profit school located in the large city of Portland.

Of the 185 students majoring in practical nursing at Sumner College, 12% are male and 88% are female.

After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, practical nursing graduates from Sumner College carry an average student debt load of $20,196. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $167.

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American Career College - Anaheim landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate practical nursing and nursing assistants programs. American Career College - Anaheim is a small private for-profit school located in the large city of Anaheim.

Of the 155 students majoring in practical nursing at American Career College - Anaheim, 19% are male and 81% are female.

The average amount in student loans that practical nursing majors at American Career College - Anaheim take out while working on their Undergraduate Certificate is $21,517. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $191.

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#9

Homestead Schools

Torrance, CA

Homestead Schools ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate 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.

About 79% of the students majoring in practical nursing at the school are women while 21% are male.

On average, practical nursing graduates from Homestead Schools take out $19,480 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.

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#10

Stanbridge University

Irvine, CA

With a ranking of #10, Stanbridge University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for practical nursing and nursing assistants students working on their undergraduate certificate. Stanbridge is a small private for-profit school located in the large city of Irvine.

About 83% of the students majoring in practical nursing at the school are women while 17% are male.

On average, practical nursing graduates from Stanbridge take out $20,606 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $176.

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With a ranking of #11, Concorde Career College - North Hollywood did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for practical nursing and nursing assistants students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in the city of North Hollywood, Concorde Career College - North Hollywood is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

Of the 114 students majoring in practical nursing at Concorde Career College - North Hollywood, 17% are male and 83% are female.

The average amount in student loans that practical nursing majors at Concorde Career College - North Hollywood take out while working on their Undergraduate Certificate is $20,744. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $166, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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With a ranking of #12, Concorde Career College - San Diego did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for practical nursing and nursing assistants students working on their undergraduate certificate. Concorde Career College - San Diego is a small private for-profit school located in the large city of San Diego.

Women make up 85% of the practical nursing majors at the school.

On average, practical nursing graduates from Concorde Career College - San Diego take out $19,962 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate. 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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Concorde Career College - Garden Grove did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for practical nursing and nursing assistants students to get a undergraduate certificate. It came in at #13 on the list. Concorde Career College - Garden Grove is a small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of Garden Grove.

About 80% of the students majoring in practical nursing at the school are women while 20% are male.

After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, practical nursing graduates from Concorde Career College - Garden Grove carry an average student debt load of $19,107. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $130, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#14

Unitek College

Hayward, CA

Unitek College ranked #14 on this year’s Most Popular Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Located in the suburb of Hayward, Unitek College is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

About 91% of the students majoring in practical nursing at the school are women while 9% are male.

While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, practical nursing majors at Unitek College accumulate an average of around $18,219 in student debt. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $217.

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Concorde Career College - San Bernardino did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for practical nursing and nursing assistants students to get a undergraduate certificate. It came in at #14 on the list. Concorde Career College - San Bernardino is a small private for-profit school located in the city of San Bernardino.

Women make up 87% of the practical nursing majors at the school.

On average, practical nursing graduates from Concorde Career College - San Bernardino take out $20,223 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 $126.

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With a ranking of #16, Institute of Technology did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for practical nursing and nursing assistants students working on their undergraduate certificate. Institute of Technology is a small private for-profit school located in the medium-sized suburb of Salem.

About 86% of the students majoring in practical nursing at the school are women while 14% are male.

For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $201.

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#17

Unitek College

South San Francisco, CA

Unitek College ranked #17 on this year’s Most Popular Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Located in the small city of South San Francisco, Unitek College is a private for-profit school with a small student population.

Women make up 77% of the practical nursing majors at the school.

While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, practical nursing majors at Unitek College accumulate an average of around $18,219 in student debt. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $217.

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#18

Angeles College

Los Angeles, CA

Angeles College came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate 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.

Of the 87 students majoring in practical nursing at Angeles College, 16% are male and 84% are female.

The average amount in student loans that practical nursing majors at Angeles College take out while working on their Undergraduate Certificate is $22,598.

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#19

Career Care Institute

Lancaster, CA

With a ranking of #19, Career Care Institute did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for practical nursing and nursing assistants students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in the large suburb of Lancaster, Career Care Institute is a private for-profit school with a small student population.

Women make up 86% of the practical nursing majors at the school.

On average, practical nursing graduates from Career Care Institute take out $19,006 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $125.

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North-West College - West Covina came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. NWC West Covina is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of West Covina.

Of the 85 students majoring in practical nursing at NWC West Covina, 12% are male and 88% are female.

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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 Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Far Western US Region award.

Rank College Location
21 Blake Austin College Vacaville, CA
22 Marian College School of Nursing Los Angeles, CA
23 Carrington College, Sacramento Sacramento, CA
24 Xavier College School of Nursing Stockton, CA
25 Clover Park Technical College Lakewood, WA
26 Santa Barbara Business College - Bakersfield Bakersfield, CA
26 Marian College School of Nursing Van Nuys, 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

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).

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