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2023 Most Popular Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Great Lakes Region

153 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.

There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which program is right for you. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

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 Great Lakes Region ranking. This report analyzed 153 schools in the Great Lakes 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

Hondros College of Nursing

Westerville, OH

Our 2023 rankings named Hondros College of Nursing the most popular school in the Great Lakes Region for practical nursing and nursing assistants students working on their undergraduate certificate. Hondros College of Nursing is a small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Westerville.

Women make up 94% of the practical nursing majors at the school.

Practical Nursing majors at Hondros College of Nursing take out an average of $25,185 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 $110.

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#2

Ivy Tech Community College

Indianapolis, IN

The in-demand undergraduate certificate programs at Ivy Tech Community College helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular practical nursing and nursing assistants schools in the Great Lakes Region . Located in the city of Indianapolis, Ivy Tech Community College is a public college with a very large student population.

Women make up 93% of the practical nursing majors at the school.

After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, practical nursing graduates from Ivy Tech Community College carry an average student debt load of $18,646.

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The in-demand undergraduate certificate programs at Northeast Wisconsin Technical College helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular practical nursing and nursing assistants schools in the Great Lakes Region . Located in the midsize city of Green Bay, NWTC is a public school with a large student population.

Women make up 94% of the practical nursing majors at the school.

The average amount in student loans that practical nursing majors at NWTC take out while working on their Undergraduate Certificate is $18,839.

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#4

Dorsey College, Woodhaven

Woodhaven, MI

The in-demand undergraduate certificate programs at Dorsey College, Woodhaven helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular practical nursing and nursing assistants schools in the Great Lakes Region . Dorsey College, Woodhaven is a small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Woodhaven.

Of the 180 students majoring in practical nursing at Dorsey College, Woodhaven, 6% are male and 94% are female.

Practical Nursing majors at Dorsey College, Woodhaven take out an average of $23,128 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 $122.

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Out of the 153 schools in the Great Lakes Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Lansing Community College landed the # 5 spot on the list. LCC is a large public school located in the midsize city of Lansing.

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

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Chippewa Valley Technical College landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate practical nursing and nursing assistants programs. CVTC is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Eau Claire.

Of the 164 students majoring in practical nursing at CVTC, 11% are male and 89% are female.

On average, practical nursing graduates from CVTC take out $17,343 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.

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American Institute of Alternative Medicine came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Located in the large city of Columbus, AIAM is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

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

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#8

Kellogg Community College

Battle Creek, MI

Kellogg Community College landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate practical nursing and nursing assistants programs. Kellogg Community College is a small public school located in the small city of Battle Creek.

Of the 141 students majoring in practical nursing at Kellogg Community College, 11% are male and 89% are female.

The average amount in student loans that practical nursing majors at Kellogg Community College take out while working on their Undergraduate Certificate is $24,907.

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With a ranking of #9, Milwaukee Area Technical College 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 Milwaukee, MATC is a public college with a fairly large student population.

Of the 140 students majoring in practical nursing at MATC, 13% are male and 87% are female.

While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, practical nursing majors at MATC accumulate an average of around $22,752 in student debt.

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Collins Career Technical Center 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 #10 on the list. CollinsCTC is a small public school located in the rural area of Chesapeake.

Women make up 88% of the practical nursing majors at the school.

While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, practical nursing majors at CollinsCTC accumulate an average of around $17,949 in student debt.

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#11

College of DuPage

Glen Ellyn, IL

College of DuPage 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 #11 on the list. Located in the suburb of Glen Ellyn, COD is a public college with a fairly large student population.

Of the 107 students majoring in practical nursing at COD, 20% are male and 80% are female.

After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, practical nursing graduates from COD carry an average student debt load of $14,606.

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#12

MDT College of Health Sciences

Highland Heights, OH

MDT College of Health Sciences ranked #12 on this year’s Most Popular Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Located in the large city of Highland Heights, ATS Institute of Technology is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

Of the 106 students majoring in practical nursing at ATS Institute of Technology, 3% are male and 97% are female.

While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, practical nursing majors at ATS Institute of Technology accumulate an average of around $29,222 in student debt.

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Beckfield College - Tri-County ranked #13 on this year’s Most Popular Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Located in the suburb of Springdale, Beckfield College - Tri-County is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

Of the 104 students majoring in practical nursing at Beckfield College - Tri-County, 3% are male and 97% are female.

On average, practical nursing graduates from Beckfield College - Tri-County take out $30,633 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.

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#13

Dorsey College, Roseville

Roseville, MI

Dorsey College, Roseville came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Dorsey College, Roseville is a small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Roseville.

About 93% of the students majoring in practical nursing at the school are women while 7% are male.

While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, practical nursing majors at Dorsey College, Roseville accumulate an average of around $23,128 in student debt. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $122.

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With a ranking of #15, Capital Area School of Practical Nursing 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 Springfield, CASPN is a public school with a fairly small student population.

Women make up 94% of the practical nursing majors at the school.

Practical Nursing majors at CASPN take out an average of $15,635 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.

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#16

Joliet Junior College

Joliet, IL

Joliet Junior College came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Located in the large suburb of Joliet, Joliet Junior College is a public college with a fairly large student population.

Of the 99 students majoring in practical nursing at Joliet Junior College, 14% are male and 86% are female.

On average, practical nursing graduates from Joliet Junior College take out $16,047 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.

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Fox Valley Technical College landed the #17 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate practical nursing and nursing assistants programs. Located in the medium-sized suburb of Appleton, FVTC is a public college with a large student population.

Women make up 92% of the practical nursing majors at the school.

After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, practical nursing graduates from FVTC carry an average student debt load of $17,401.

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#18

Athena Career Academy

Toledo, OH

Athena Career Academy came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Located in the city of Toledo, Athena Career Academy is a private for-profit school with a small student population.

About 94% of the students majoring in practical nursing at the school are women while 6% are male.

On average, practical nursing graduates from Athena Career Academy take out $24,982 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.

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Bryant & Stratton College - Wauwatosa landed the #19 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate practical nursing and nursing assistants programs. Bryant & Stratton College - Wauwatosa is a small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Wauwatosa.

About 96% of the students majoring in practical nursing at the school are women while 4% are male.

Practical Nursing majors at Bryant & Stratton College - Wauwatosa take out an average of $29,815 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.

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#20

John A Logan College

Carterville, IL

John A Logan College 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 #20 on the list. John A Logan College is a small public school located in the suburb of Carterville.

Of the 82 students majoring in practical nursing at John A Logan College, 20% are male and 80% are female.

After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, practical nursing graduates from John A Logan College carry an average student debt load of $15,389.

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Adult and Community Education - Hudson landed the #21 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate practical nursing and nursing assistants programs. Adult and Community Education - Hudson is a fairly small public school located in the city of Columbus.

Of the 79 students majoring in practical nursing at Adult and Community Education - Hudson, 8% are male and 92% are female.

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#22

Northern Career Institute

Eastlake, OH

Northern Career Institute ranked #22 on this year’s Most Popular Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Northern Career Institute is a small public school located in the suburb of Eastlake.

Of the 78 students majoring in practical nursing at Northern Career Institute, 3% are male and 97% are female.

After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, practical nursing graduates from Northern Career Institute carry an average student debt load of $22,417.

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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 Great Lakes Region award.

Rank College Location
23 Professional Skills Institute Maumee, OH
24 Herzing University - Kenosha Kenosha, WI
25 Muskegon Community College Muskegon, MI
26 Dorsey College, Wayne Wayne, MI
27 Scioto County Career Technical Center Lucasville, OH
28 Clark State Community College Springfield, OH
29 Dorsey College, Saginaw Saginaw, MI
30 Olney Central College Olney, IL

Best Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants Colleges by State

Explore the best practical nursing and nursing assistants schools for a specific state in the Great Lakes region.

State Degrees Awarded
Michigan 0
Ohio 0
Illinois 0

One of 30 majors within the area of study, practical nursing and nursing assistants has other similar majors worth exploring.

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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