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2023 Most Popular Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

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$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. 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 Middle Atlantic Region ranking. This report analyzed 131 schools in the Middle Atlantic 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 colleges and universities below are the most popular for practical nursing majors pursuing a undergraduate certificate.

#1

Jersey College

Teterboro, NJ

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

About 90% of the students majoring in practical nursing at the school are women while 10% are male.

Practical Nursing majors at Jersey College take out an average of $23,143 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $95, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Isabella Graham Hart School of Practical Nursing is a great place for practical nursing and nursing assistants students working on their undergraduate certificate. IGH is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Rochester.

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

While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, practical nursing majors at IGH accumulate an average of around $22,498 in student debt.

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Out of the 131 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region that were part of this year’s ranking, AMG School of Licensed Practical Nursing landed the # 3 spot on the list. AMG School of Licensed Practical Nursing is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the large city of Brooklyn.

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

After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, practical nursing graduates from AMG School of Licensed Practical Nursing carry an average student debt load of $20,435.

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The in-demand undergraduate certificate programs at Veeb Nassau County School of Practical Nursing helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular practical nursing and nursing assistants schools in the Middle Atlantic Region . Veeb Nassau County School of Practical Nursing is a small public school located in the large suburb of Hicksville.

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

On average, practical nursing graduates from Veeb Nassau County School of Practical Nursing take out $16,936 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 $85.

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#5

Erie 1 BOCES

West Seneca, NY

Out of the 131 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Erie 1 BOCES landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the large suburb of West Seneca, Erie 1 BOCES is a public school with a small student population.

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

Practical Nursing majors at Erie 1 BOCES take out an average of $18,365 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.

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Prism Career Institute, Philadelphia came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Prism Career Institute is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the city of Philadelphia.

Of the 144 students majoring in practical nursing at Prism Career Institute, 5% are male and 95% are female.

After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, practical nursing graduates from Prism Career Institute carry an average student debt load of $24,559. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $94, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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Lincoln Technical Institute - Moorestown ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in the large suburb of Moorestown, Lincoln Tech - Moorestown is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

Women make up 96% of the practical nursing majors at the school.

On average, practical nursing graduates from Lincoln Tech - Moorestown take out $21,367 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $97, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#8

Eastern Suffolk BOCES

Brentwood, NY

With a ranking of #8, Eastern Suffolk BOCES did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for practical nursing and nursing assistants students working on their undergraduate certificate. Eastern Suffolk BOCES is a fairly small public school located in the large suburb of Brentwood.

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

The average amount in student loans that practical nursing majors at Eastern Suffolk BOCES take out while working on their Undergraduate Certificate is $13,757. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $51.

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Prism Career Institute, Cherry Hill landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate practical nursing and nursing assistants programs. Prism Career Institute is a small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of Cherry Hill.

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

After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, practical nursing graduates from Prism Career Institute carry an average student debt load of $24,559. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $94, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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Prism Career Institute, West Atlantic City landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate practical nursing and nursing assistants programs. Located in the suburb of West Atlantic City, Prism Career Institute is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

Of the 122 students majoring in practical nursing at Prism Career Institute, 2% are male and 98% are female.

After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, practical nursing graduates from Prism Career Institute carry an average student debt load of $24,559. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $94, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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Albany BOCES - Adult Practical Nursing Program landed the #11 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate practical nursing and nursing assistants programs. Located in the large suburb of Albany, Albany BOCES - Adult Practical Nursing Program is a public college with a small student population.

Women make up 96% of the practical nursing majors at the school.

While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, practical nursing majors at Albany BOCES - Adult Practical Nursing Program accumulate an average of around $18,536 in student debt.

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With a ranking of #12, Lincoln Technical Institute - Paramus did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for practical nursing and nursing assistants students working on their undergraduate certificate. Lincoln Tech - Paramus is a small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Paramus.

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

On average, practical nursing graduates from Lincoln Tech - Paramus take out $21,367 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $97, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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Lincoln Technical Institute - Iselin 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. Located in the large suburb of Iselin, Lincoln Tech - Iselin is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

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

The average amount in student loans that practical nursing majors at Lincoln Tech - Iselin take out while working on their Undergraduate Certificate is $21,367. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $97, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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Lancaster County Career and Technology Center came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Lancaster County Career and Technology Center is a fairly small public school located in the large suburb of Willow Street.

Of the 87 students majoring in practical nursing at Lancaster County Career and Technology Center, 6% are male and 94% are female.

While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, practical nursing majors at Lancaster County Career and Technology Center accumulate an average of around $22,216 in student debt.

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#15

Union County College

Cranford, NJ

With a ranking of #15, Union County 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 large suburb of Cranford, Union County College is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

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

On average, practical nursing graduates from Union County College take out $24,845 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.

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Lenape Technical School Practical Nursing Program ranked #16 on this year’s Most Popular Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Lenape Practical Nursing Program is a fairly small public school located in the rural area of Ford City.

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

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With a ranking of #17, Central Susquehanna Intermediate Unit LPN Career 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 town of Lewisburg, Central Susquehanna Intermediate Unit LPN Career is a public college with a fairly small student population.

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

While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, practical nursing majors at Central Susquehanna Intermediate Unit LPN Career accumulate an average of around $13,849 in student debt.

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Wayne Finger Lakes BOCES-Practical Nursing Program 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 #18 on the list. Located in the distant town of Newark, Wayne Finger Lakes BOCES-Practical Nursing Program is a public college with a fairly small student population.

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

Practical Nursing majors at Wayne Finger Lakes BOCES-Practical Nursing Program take out an average of $20,941 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.

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Schuyler Steuben Chemung Tioga Allegany BOCES came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Located in the rural area of Elmira, Greater Southern Tier BOCES is a public college with a small student population.

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

While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, practical nursing majors at Greater Southern Tier BOCES accumulate an average of around $17,554 in student debt.

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With a ranking of #19, Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for practical nursing and nursing assistants students working on their undergraduate certificate. Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center is a small public school located in the small city of Altoona.

Women make up 91% of the practical nursing majors at the school.

After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, practical nursing graduates from Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center carry an average student debt load of $21,862.

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Additional Noteworthy Schools

Here are some additional popular schools for Nursing & Nursing Assistants students in the Middle Atlantic Region that almost earned our Most Popular Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region award.

Rank College Location
21 Genesee Valley BOCES-Practical Nursing Program Batavia, NY
22 Eastern Center for Arts and Technology Willow Grove, PA
23 Onondaga Cortland Madison BOCES Liverpool, NY
24 Falcon Institute of Health And Science Bethlehem, PA
24 Lebanon County Area Vocational Technical School Lebanon, PA
26 Lincoln Technical Institute - Allentown Allentown, PA
26 Harrisburg Area Community College Harrisburg, PA

Best Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants Colleges by State

Explore the best practical nursing and nursing assistants schools for a specific state in the Middle Atlantic region.

State Degrees Awarded
Pennsylvania 97
New York 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).

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