2023 Best Nursing Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region
Finding the Best Nursing Associate Degree School for You
In 2020-2021, 322,592 nursing students received a degree or certificate, making the major the #3 most popular in the country.
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.
The Best Nursing Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 305 schools in the Southeast Region to see which ones offered the best associate degree programs for students. To come up with a school's ranking, we analyzed numerous factors related to post-graduation wages, the quality of education offered by the school, average accumulated student debt, and more.
View our full ranking methodology.
2023 Best Nursing Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region
The colleges and universities below are the best for nursing majors pursuing a associate degree.
Top 25 Top Southeast Region Schools for an Associate in Nursing
Our 2023 rankings named Standard Healthcare Services - College of Nursing the best school in the Southeast Region for nursing students working on their associate degree. Standard College of Nursing is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of Falls Church.
The average amount in student loans that nursing majors at Standard College of Nursing take out while working on their Associate Degree is $30,701.
Request Information
Out of the 305 schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Trident Technical College landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the city of Charleston, Trident Technical College is a public school with a large student population.
Nursing majors at Trident Technical College take out an average of $29,278 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.
Read full report on Nursing at Trident Technical College
Request Information
The excellent associate degree programs at Rasmussen University - Florida helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best nursing schools in the Southeast Region . Rasmussen University - Florida is a medium-sized private for-profit school located in the city of Ocala.
While working on their Associate Degree, nursing majors at Rasmussen University - Florida accumulate an average of around $32,326 in student debt. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $175.
Full Nursing at Rasmussen University - Florida Report
Request Information
A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Cabarrus College of Health Sciences is a great place for nursing students working on their associate degree. Located in the midsize city of Concord, Cabarrus College of Health Sciences is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
While working on their Associate Degree, nursing majors at Cabarrus College of Health Sciences accumulate an average of around $26,962 in student debt.
Full Nursing at Cabarrus College of Health Sciences Report
Request Information
The excellent associate degree programs at Eastern Virginia Career College helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best nursing schools in the Southeast Region . Located in the medium-sized suburb of Fredericksburg, Eastern Virginia Career College is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.
While working on their Associate Degree, nursing majors at Eastern Virginia Career College accumulate an average of around $26,429 in student debt.
Full Nursing at Eastern Virginia Career College Report
Request Information
With a ranking of #6, Galen College of Nursing - Tampa Bay did quite well on this year’s best schools for nursing students working on their associate degree. Galen College of Nursing - Tampa Bay is a small private for-profit school located in the large city of Saint Petersburg.
On average, nursing graduates from Galen College of Nursing - Tampa Bay take out $35,636 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $111.
Full Nursing at Galen College of Nursing - Tampa Bay Report
Request Information
With a ranking of #7, Carolinas College of Health Sciences did quite well on this year’s best schools for nursing students working on their associate degree. Carolinas College of Health Sciences is a small public school located in the city of Charlotte.
Nursing majors at Carolinas College of Health Sciences take out an average of $25,047 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.
Read full report on Nursing at Carolinas College of Health Sciences
Request Information
With a ranking of #8, Centra College of Nursing did quite well on this year’s best schools for nursing students working on their associate degree. Located in the small city of Lynchburg, Centra College of Nursing is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
Nursing majors at Centra College of Nursing take out an average of $24,398 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.
Request Information
Herzing University - Birmingham did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for nursing students to get a associate degree. It came in at #9 on the list. Located in the suburb of Birmingham, Herzing University - Birmingham is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly small student population.
Nursing majors at Herzing University - Birmingham take out an average of $35,162 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $107.
Read full report on Nursing at Herzing University - Birmingham
Request Information
With a ranking of #10, Baptist Health College - Little Rock did quite well on this year’s best schools for nursing students working on their associate degree. BHCLR is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Little Rock.
While working on their Associate Degree, nursing majors at BHCLR accumulate an average of around $26,388 in student debt. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $87.
Read full report on Nursing at Baptist Health College - Little Rock
Request Information
With a ranking of #11, Galen College of Nursing - Louisville did quite well on this year’s best schools for nursing students working on their associate degree. Located in the city of Louisville, Galen College of Nursing - Louisville is a private for-profit college with a small student population.
The average amount in student loans that nursing majors at Galen College of Nursing - Louisville take out while working on their Associate Degree is $35,636. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $111.
Read full report on Nursing at Galen College of Nursing - Louisville
Request Information
With a ranking of #12, Riverside College of Health Careers did quite well on this year’s best schools for nursing students working on their associate degree. Located in the midsize city of Newport News, Riverside College of Health Careers is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
While working on their Associate Degree, nursing majors at Riverside College of Health Careers accumulate an average of around $29,751 in student debt.
Full Nursing at Riverside College of Health Careers Report
Request Information
Herzing University - Winter Park did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for nursing students to get a associate degree. It came in at #13 on the list. Herzing University - Winter Park is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Winter Park.
On average, nursing graduates from Herzing University - Winter Park take out $35,162 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $107.
Read full report on Nursing at Herzing University - Winter Park
Request Information
Polk State College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for nursing students to get a associate degree. It came in at #14 on the list. Located in the small city of Winter Haven, Polk State is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
The average amount in student loans that nursing majors at Polk State take out while working on their Associate Degree is $19,264.
Request Information
Academy for Nursing and Health Occupations came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Best Nursing Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the large suburb of West Palm Beach, ANHO is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population.
Full Nursing at Academy for Nursing and Health Occupations Report
Request Information
Southside College of Health Sciences came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Best Nursing Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Southside College of Health Sciences is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Colonial Heights.
On average, nursing graduates from Southside College of Health Sciences take out $22,770 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.
Request Information
Southern Regional Technical College landed the #17 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best associate degree nursing programs. Located in the distant town of Thomasville, Southwest Georgia Technical College is a public school with a small student population.
While working on their Associate Degree, nursing majors at Southwest Georgia Technical College accumulate an average of around $13,212 in student debt.
Full Nursing at Southern Regional Technical College Report
Request Information
West Coast University-Miami did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for nursing students to get a associate degree. It came in at #18 on the list. West Coast University-Miami is a small private for-profit school located in the small city of Doral.
Full Nursing at West Coast University-Miami Report
Request Information
Galen College of Nursing - ARH landed the #19 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best associate degree nursing programs. Located in the town of Hazard, Galen College of Nursing - ARH is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.
Nursing majors at Galen College of Nursing - ARH take out an average of $35,636 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $111.
Read full report on Nursing at Galen College of Nursing - ARH
Request Information
Albany State University ranked #20 on this year’s Best Nursing Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the small city of Albany, Albany State is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
The average amount in student loans that nursing majors at Albany State take out while working on their Associate Degree is $27,530.
Read full report on Nursing at Albany State University
Request Information
Western Kentucky University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for nursing students to get a associate degree. It came in at #21 on the list. WKU is a large public school located in the small city of Bowling Green.
The average amount in student loans that nursing majors at WKU take out while working on their Associate Degree is $25,980.
Read full report on Nursing at Western Kentucky University
Request Information
With a ranking of #22, Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College did quite well on this year’s best schools for nursing students working on their associate degree. ABAC Tifton is a small public school located in the distant town of Tifton.
While working on their Associate Degree, nursing majors at ABAC Tifton accumulate an average of around $22,659 in student debt.
Request Information
Athens Technical College landed the #23 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best associate degree nursing programs. Located in the midsize city of Athens, Athens Technical College is a public school with a small student population.
After completing their Associate Degree, nursing graduates from Athens Technical College carry an average student debtload of $16,282.
Full Nursing at Athens Technical College Report
Request Information
Louisiana Tech University landed the #24 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best associate degree nursing programs. Located in the town of Ruston, Louisiana Tech is a public school with a large student population.
After completing their Associate Degree, nursing graduates from Louisiana Tech carry an average student debtload of $21,122.
Full Nursing at Louisiana Tech University Report
Request Information
Middle Georgia State University landed the #25 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best associate degree nursing programs. Middle Georgia State University is a medium-sized public school located in the medium-sized city of Macon.
Nursing majors at Middle Georgia State University take out an average of $24,963 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.
Full Nursing at Middle Georgia State University Report
Request InformationRest of the Top Best Nursing Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region
Additional Noteworthy Schools
Here are some additional great schools for Nursing students in the Southeast Region that almost earned our Best Nursing Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 46 | Gwinnett Institute | Orlando, FL |
| 47 | Coastal Alabama Community College | Bay Minette, AL |
| 48 | SOWELA Technical Community College | Lake Charles, LA |
| 49 | Arkansas State University - Main Campus | Jonesboro, AR |
| 50 | Oconee Fall Line Technical College | Sandersville, GA |
| 51 | Central Piedmont Community College | Charlotte, NC |
| 52 | Southeastern College-West Palm Beach | West Palm Beach, FL |
| 53 | HCI College | West Palm Beach, FL |
| 54 | Rappahannock Community College | Glenns, VA |
| 55 | Palm Beach State College | Lake Worth, FL |
| 56 | St Petersburg College | Clearwater, FL |
| 57 | Florida State College at Jacksonville | Jacksonville, FL |
| 58 | Georgia Highlands College | Rome, GA |
| 59 | Miami Regional University | Miami Springs, FL |
| 60 | West Georgia Technical College | Waco, GA |
| 61 | Thomas Nelson Community College | Hampton, VA |
Best Nursing Colleges by State
Explore the best nursing colleges for a specific state in the Southeast region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Georgia | 7,112 |
| Virginia | 6,775 |
| North Carolina | 7,425 |
| Florida | 21,209 |
| Tennessee | 6,004 |
| Kentucky | 6,395 |
| South Carolina | 3,296 |
| Louisiana | 3,502 |
| Arkansas | 2,882 |
| Alabama | 7,364 |
| Mississippi | 2,838 |
| West Virginia | 1,771 |
More Nursing Rankings in the Southeast Region
Nursing Related Rankings by Major
Nursing is one of 30 different types of programs to choose from.
Majors Similar to Nursing
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 89,359 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services | 84,492 |
| Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants | 84,274 |
| Allied Health Professions | 82,308 |
| Public Health | 40,596 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.
- Read more about our ranking methodology.
- 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).
- Credit for the banner image above goes to Aleksahgabrielle.
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.