2023 Most Popular Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region
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.
It's not easy to decide which program to enroll in when you have so many options available. 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.
Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Most Popular Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 338 schools in the Southeast 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.
2023 Most Popular Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region
The colleges and universities below are the most popular for practical nursing majors pursuing a undergraduate certificate.
Top 25 Most Popular Southeast Region Schools for an Award Taking 1 to 4 Years in Nursing & Nursing Assistants
Our 2023 rankings named ECPI University the most popular school in the Southeast Region for practical nursing and nursing assistants students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in the large city of Virginia Beach, ECPI University is a private for-profit college with a fairly large student population.
About 94% of the students majoring in practical nursing at the school are women while 6% are male.
The average amount in student loans that practical nursing majors at ECPI University take out while working on their Undergraduate Certificate is $29,008. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $137.
Read full report on Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants at ECPI University
Request Information
The in-demand undergraduate certificate programs at Wallace State Community College, Hanceville helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular practical nursing and nursing assistants schools in the Southeast Region . Located in the town of Hanceville, Wallace State, Hanceville is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
Women make up 89% of the practical nursing majors at the school.
After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, practical nursing graduates from Wallace State, Hanceville carry an average student debt load of $16,838.
Request Information
The in-demand undergraduate certificate programs at Arkansas State University - Newport helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular practical nursing and nursing assistants schools in the Southeast Region . Located in the rural area of Newport, ASUN is a public college with a small student population.
Of the 191 students majoring in practical nursing at ASUN, 11% are male and 89% are female.
The average amount in student loans that practical nursing majors at ASUN take out while working on their Undergraduate Certificate is $16,025.
Request Information
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Rasmussen University - Florida. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the small city of Ocala, Rasmussen University - Florida is a private for-profit school with a moderately-sized student population.
Of the 155 students majoring in practical nursing at Rasmussen University - Florida, 6% are male and 94% are female.
On average, practical nursing graduates from Rasmussen University - Florida take out $25,044 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 $121.
Request Information
A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Coastal Alabama Community College is a great place for practical nursing and nursing assistants students working on their undergraduate certificate. Coastal Alabama Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Bay Minette.
About 92% of the students majoring in practical nursing at the school are women while 8% are male.
Read full report on Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants at Coastal Alabama Community College
Request Information
Standard Healthcare Services - College of Nursing came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the large suburb of Falls Church, Standard College of Nursing is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.
Of the 143 students majoring in practical nursing at Standard College of Nursing, 12% are male and 88% are female.
While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, practical nursing majors at Standard College of Nursing accumulate an average of around $20,104 in student debt.
Request Information
With a ranking of #7, John C Calhoun State Community 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 rural area of Tanner, Calhoun Community College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
Women make up 88% of the practical nursing majors at the school.
Read full report on Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants at John C Calhoun State Community College
Request Information
Bevill State Community 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 #8 on the list. Located in the town of Jasper, Bevill State Community College is a public college with a small student population.
About 84% of the students majoring in practical nursing at the school are women while 16% are male.
Request Information
Louisiana Delta Community College ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular 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.
About 93% of the students majoring in practical nursing at the school are women while 7% are male.
Practical Nursing majors at LDCC take out an average of $20,368 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.
Request Information
Central Louisiana Technical Community College landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate practical nursing and nursing assistants programs. Located in the city of Alexandria, Central Louisiana Technical Community College is a public school with a small student population.
Of the 127 students majoring in practical nursing at Central Louisiana Technical Community College, 10% are male and 90% are female.
The average amount in student loans that practical nursing majors at Central Louisiana Technical Community College take out while working on their Undergraduate Certificate is $12,813.
Request Information
Northshore Technical Community 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 #11 on the list. Located in the rural area of Bogalusa, Northshore Technical College-Sullivan Main Campus is a public college with a small student population.
Of the 123 students majoring in practical nursing at Northshore Technical College-Sullivan Main Campus, 5% are male and 95% are female.
On average, practical nursing graduates from Northshore Technical College-Sullivan Main Campus take out $20,664 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.
Request Information
Northwest Mississippi Community College came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. NWCC is a medium-sized public school located in the distant town of Senatobia.
Of the 121 students majoring in practical nursing at NWCC, 6% are male and 94% are female.
Practical Nursing majors at NWCC take out an average of $13,702 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.
Request Information
Galen College of Nursing - Louisville 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. Galen College of Nursing - Louisville is a small private for-profit school located in the large city of Louisville.
Of the 119 students majoring in practical nursing at Galen College of Nursing - Louisville, 3% are male and 97% are female.
While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, practical nursing majors at Galen College of Nursing - Louisville accumulate an average of around $21,279 in student debt. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $107.
Request Information
Wallace Community College, Dothan came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Wallace, Dothan is a small public school located in the city of Dothan.
About 95% of the students majoring in practical nursing at the school are women while 5% are male.
Practical Nursing majors at Wallace, Dothan take out an average of $14,498 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.
Read full report on Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants at Wallace Community College, Dothan
Request Information
Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Dickson came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the town of Dickson, TCAT - Dickson is a public college with a small student population.
About 92% of the students majoring in practical nursing at the school are women while 8% are male.
After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, practical nursing graduates from TCAT - Dickson carry an average student debt load of $16,721.
Request Information
Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Elizabethton came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the rural area of Elizabethton, TCAT - Elizabethton is a public college with a small student population.
Of the 102 students majoring in practical nursing at TCAT - Elizabethton, 5% are male and 95% are female.
While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, practical nursing majors at TCAT - Elizabethton accumulate an average of around $14,609 in student debt.
Request Information
Pearl River Community College landed the #17 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate practical nursing and nursing assistants programs. Located in the remote area of Poplarville, Pearl River Community College is a public college with a small student population.
Women make up 93% of the practical nursing majors at the school.
After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, practical nursing graduates from Pearl River Community College carry an average student debt load of $17,684.
Full Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants at Pearl River Community College Report
Request Information
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College landed the #17 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate practical nursing and nursing assistants programs. Located in the rural area of Perkinston, Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
Of the 98 students majoring in practical nursing at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College, 11% are male and 89% are female.
Request Information
Holmes Community College came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Holmes Community College is a small public school located in the rural area of Goodman.
Of the 96 students majoring in practical nursing at Holmes Community College, 7% are male and 93% are female.
Practical Nursing majors at Holmes Community College take out an average of $20,036 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.
Request Information
South College landed the #19 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate practical nursing and nursing assistants programs. South College is a medium-sized private for-profit school located in the city of Knoxville.
Read full report on Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants at South College
Request Information
South Louisiana Community 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 #21 on the list. Located in the city of Lafayette, South Louisiana Community College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
Of the 94 students majoring in practical nursing at South Louisiana Community College, 6% are male and 94% are female.
On average, practical nursing graduates from South Louisiana Community College take out $18,533 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.
Request Information
Hinds Community College landed the #22 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate practical nursing and nursing assistants programs. Located in the fringe town of Raymond, Hinds Community College is a public school with a fairly large student population.
Women make up 92% of the practical nursing majors at the school.
Practical Nursing majors at Hinds Community College take out an average of $24,717 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.
Read full report on Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants at Hinds Community College
Request Information
Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Jackson came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the small suburb of Jackson, TCAT - Jackson is a public school with a small student population.
Of the 90 students majoring in practical nursing at TCAT - Jackson, 4% are male and 96% are female.
After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, practical nursing graduates from TCAT - Jackson carry an average student debt load of $14,510.
Request Information
With a ranking of #24, Cambridge Institute of Allied Health & Technology did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for practical nursing and nursing assistants students working on their undergraduate certificate. Cambridge Institute of Allied Health & Technology is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of Altamonte Springs.
Of the 89 students majoring in practical nursing at Cambridge Institute of Allied Health & Technology, 3% are male and 97% are female.
Practical Nursing majors at Cambridge Institute of Allied Health & Technology take out an average of $23,010 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.
Request Information
Bishop State Community College landed the #25 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate practical nursing and nursing assistants programs. Bishop State Community College is a small public school located in the medium-sized city of Mobile.
Of the 85 students majoring in practical nursing at Bishop State Community College, 11% are male and 89% are female.
Request InformationRest of the Top Most Popular Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region
Honorable Mentions
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 Southeast Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 51 | Southern Crescent Technical College | Griffin, GA |
| 51 | Coastal Pines Technical College | Waycross, GA |
| 53 | Charlotte Technical College | Port Charlotte, FL |
| 53 | Pinellas Technical College-St. Petersburg | Saint Petersburg, FL |
| 55 | Mercy Hospital School of Practical Nursing-Plantation General Hospital | Miami, FL |
| 55 | Lorenzo Walker Technical College | Naples, FL |
| 57 | Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Crossville | Crossville, TN |
| 58 | Infinity College | Lafayette, LA |
| 59 | Herzing University - Birmingham | Birmingham, AL |
| 60 | Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Nashville | Nashville, TN |
| 60 | Chattahoochee Valley Community College | Phenix City, AL |
| 62 | Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Hohenwald | Hohenwald, TN |
| 63 | Northwest-Shoals Community College | Muscle Shoals, AL |
| 63 | Galen College of Nursing - Tampa Bay | Saint Petersburg, FL |
| 63 | Black River Technical College | Pocahontas, AR |
| 63 | Gaston College | Dallas, NC |
| 63 | Tri-County Technical College | Pendleton, SC |
Best Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants Colleges by State
Explore the best practical nursing and nursing assistants schools 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 |
Majors Related to 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.
Course Advisor provides higher-education, college and university, degree, program, career, salary, and other helpful information to students, faculty, institutions, and other internet audiences. Presented information and data are subject to change. Inclusion on this website does not imply or represent a direct relationship with the company, school, or brand. Information, though believed correct at time of publication, may not be correct, and no warranty is provided. Contact the schools to verify any information before relying on it. Financial aid may be available for those who qualify. The displayed options may include sponsored or recommended results, not necessarily based on your preferences.
© Course Advisor – All Rights Reserved.