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2023 Most Popular Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast 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

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.

The colleges and universities below are the most popular for practical nursing majors pursuing a undergraduate certificate.

#1

ECPI University

Virginia Beach, VA

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.

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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Wallace State Community College, Hanceville is a great place for practical nursing and nursing assistants students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in the distant town of Hanceville, Wallace State, Hanceville is a public college 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.

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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Arkansas State University - Newport is a great place for practical nursing and nursing assistants students working on their undergraduate certificate. 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.

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Out of the 338 schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Rasmussen University - Florida landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the small city of Ocala, Rasmussen University - Florida is a private for-profit college 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.

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The in-demand undergraduate certificate programs at Coastal Alabama Community College helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular practical nursing and nursing assistants schools in the Southeast Region . Coastal Alabama Community College is a medium-sized public school located in the distant town of Bay Minette.

About 92% of the students majoring in practical nursing at the school are women while 8% are male.

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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 suburb of Falls Church, Standard College of Nursing is a private for-profit college 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.

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John C Calhoun 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 #7 on the list. Located in the rural area of Tanner, Calhoun Community College is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

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

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Bevill State Community College ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the distant town of Jasper, Bevill State Community College is a public school with a small student population.

About 84% of the students majoring in practical nursing at the school are women while 16% are male.

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With a ranking of #9, Louisiana Delta 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 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.

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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 college 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.

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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.

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Northwest Mississippi Community College ranked #12 on this year’s Most Popular Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region list. NWCC is a moderately-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.

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Galen College of Nursing - Louisville landed the #13 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate practical nursing and nursing assistants programs. 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.

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With a ranking of #14, Wallace Community College, Dothan did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for practical nursing and nursing assistants students working on their undergraduate certificate. Wallace, Dothan is a small public school located in the small 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.

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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 distant town of Dickson, TCAT - Dickson is a public college with a fairly 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.

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Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Elizabethton 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 #16 on the list. 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.

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#17

Pearl River Community College

Poplarville, MS

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.

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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 school with a medium-sized student population.

Of the 98 students majoring in practical nursing at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College, 11% are male and 89% are female.

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#19

Holmes Community College

Goodman, MS

Holmes 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 #19 on the list. 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.

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#19

South College

Knoxville, TN

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 moderately-sized private for-profit school located in the midsize city of Knoxville.

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South Louisiana Community College ranked #21 on this year’s Most Popular Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the medium-sized 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.

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#22

Hinds Community College

Raymond, MS

With a ranking of #22, Hinds 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 town of Raymond, Hinds Community College is a public college with a 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.

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Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Jackson ranked #23 on this year’s Most Popular Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region list. 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.

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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 small private for-profit school located in the 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.

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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.

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#30

Central Georgia Technical College

Warner Robins, GA
#31

Gwinnett Institute

Orlando, FL
#34

Ozarka College

Melbourne, AR
#36

Suncoast Technical College

Sarasota, FL
#38

Pasco-Hernando State College

New Port Richey, FL
#38

Jones County Junior College

Ellisville, MS
#43

Sheridan Technical College

Hollywood, FL
#46

MedQuest College

Louisville, KY
#49

ATA Career Education

Spring Hill, FL

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

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State Degrees Awarded
Florida 0
Tennessee 14
Kentucky 47
Louisiana 21
Arkansas 31
Alabama 15
Mississippi 0

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.

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