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Associate Degrees in Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training

1,565 Yearly Graduations
90% Women
71% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
An associate degree in licensed practical/vocational nurse training is offered at 90 colleges in the United States. This degree is more popular with female students, and about 71% of recent graduates were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 0.4% of licensed practical/vocational nurse training graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training Majors

In 2020-2021, 1,565 associate degrees were awarded to licensed practical/vocational nurse training majors. This earns it the #2 spot on the list of the most popular associate degree programs in the nation.

The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in licensed practical/vocational nurse training at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Undergraduate Certificate 38,403
Basic Certificate 4,917
Associate Degree 1,565
Bachelor’s Degree 15

Earnings of Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training Majors With Associate Degrees

We are unable to calculate the median earnings for licensed practical/vocational nurse training majors with their associate degree due to lack of data.

Student Debt

The data on debt ranges for licensed practical/vocational nurse training majors who have their associate degree is not available.

Student Diversity

More women than men pursue their associate degree in licensed practical/vocational nurse training. About 90.1% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 155
Women 1,410
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The racial-ethnic distribution of licensed practical/vocational nurse training associate degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 200
Black or African American 124
Hispanic or Latino 686
White 392
International Students 7
Other Races/Ethnicities 156
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There are 90 colleges that offer an associate degree in licensed practical/vocational nurse training. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts

San Mateo, California
152 Yearly Graduations
91% Women
76% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The most popular school in the United States for licensed practical/vocational nurse training students seekingan associate degree is Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts. Each year, around 2,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The licensed practical/vocational nurse training program at Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts awarded 152 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 76% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 91% were women.

#2

Carrington College, Sacramento

Sacramento, California
139 Yearly Graduations
92% Women
73% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 2nd most popular school in the country for licensed practical/vocational nurse training majors who are seeking their associate degree is Carrington College, Sacramento. Roughly 1,700 attend the school each year. The licensed practical/vocational nurse training program at Carrington College, Sacramento awarded 139 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 73% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 92% were women.

#3

Del Mar College

Corpus Christi, Texas
97 Yearly Graduations
92% Women
76% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 3rd most popular school in the country for licensed practical/vocational nurse training majors who are seeking their associate degree is Del Mar College. Each year, around 10,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The licensed practical/vocational nurse training program at Del Mar College awarded 97 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 92% of this group were women, and 76% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#4

Bates Technical College

Tacoma, Washington
77 Yearly Graduations
90% Women
35% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Bates Technical College comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in licensed practical/vocational nurse training. Roughly 3,300 attend the school each year. The licensed practical/vocational nurse training program at Bates Technical College awarded 77 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 35% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 90% were women.

#5

Pacific College

Costa Mesa, California
75 Yearly Graduations
96% Women
99% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Pacific College is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in licensed practical/vocational nurse training. Each year, around 200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 75 associate degrees were handed out to licensed practical/vocational nurse training majors at Pacific College. Of these students, 96% were women and 99% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

67 Yearly Graduations
82% Women
99% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 6th most popular school in the country for licensed practical/vocational nurse training majors who are seeking their associate degree is Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Metro. Each year, around 6,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,560 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,870 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 67 people received their associate degree in licensed practical/vocational nurse training from Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Metro. Of these students, 82% were women and 99% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

64 Yearly Graduations
84% Women

Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Arecibo comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in licensed practical/vocational nurse training. Roughly 3,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,560 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,870 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 64 people received their associate degree in licensed practical/vocational nurse training from Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Arecibo. About 84% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#8

ATA College

Louisville, Kentucky
47 Yearly Graduations
96% Women
60% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

ATA College comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in licensed practical/vocational nurse training. Each year, around 200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 47 associate degrees were handed out to licensed practical/vocational nurse training majors at ATA College. About 96% of this group were women, and 60% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

40 Yearly Graduations
78% Women

Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Aguadilla is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in licensed practical/vocational nurse training. Roughly 3,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,560 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,870 per year. The licensed practical/vocational nurse training program at Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Aguadilla awarded 40 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 78% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#10

North Dakota State College of Science

Wahpeton, North Dakota
38 Yearly Graduations
89% Women
13% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

North Dakota State College of Science is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in licensed practical/vocational nurse training. Each year, around 2,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The licensed practical/vocational nurse training program at North Dakota State College of Science awarded 38 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 89% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#11

Green River College

Auburn, Washington
36 Yearly Graduations
89% Women
50% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 11th most popular school in the country for licensed practical/vocational nurse training majors who are seeking their associate degree is Green River College. Roughly 7,400 attend the school each year. The licensed practical/vocational nurse training program at Green River College awarded 36 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 89% were women.

#12

Long Beach City College

Long Beach, California
35 Yearly Graduations
86% Women
94% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 12th most popular school in the country for licensed practical/vocational nurse training majors who are seeking their associate degree is Long Beach City College. Roughly 23,100 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 35 associate degrees were handed out to licensed practical/vocational nurse training majors at Long Beach City College. Of these students, 86% were women and 94% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

34 Yearly Graduations
79% Women

Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Guayama is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in licensed practical/vocational nurse training. Each year, around 1,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,560 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,870 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 34 associate degrees were handed out to licensed practical/vocational nurse training majors at Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Guayama. Of these students, 79% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#14

Platt College - Tulsa

Tulsa, Oklahoma
33 Yearly Graduations
97% Women
58% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Platt College - Tulsa comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in licensed practical/vocational nurse training. Each year, around 100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The licensed practical/vocational nurse training program at Platt College - Tulsa awarded 33 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 97% of this group were women, and 58% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#15

Citrus College

Glendora, California
32 Yearly Graduations
91% Women
84% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 15th most popular school in the country for licensed practical/vocational nurse training majors who are seeking their associate degree is Citrus College. Each year, around 11,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 32 associate degrees were handed out to licensed practical/vocational nurse training majors at Citrus College. About 91% of this group were women, and 84% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#16

Arkansas Tech University

Russellville, Arkansas
31 Yearly Graduations
84% Women
10% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Arkansas Tech University is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in licensed practical/vocational nurse training. Each year, around 10,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,736 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,414 per year. The licensed practical/vocational nurse training program at Arkansas Tech University awarded 31 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 84% of this group were women, and 10% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#17

Riverside City College

Riverside, California
30 Yearly Graduations
97% Women
80% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 17th most popular school in the country for licensed practical/vocational nurse training majors who are seeking their associate degree is Riverside City College. Each year, around 20,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 30 associate degrees were handed out to licensed practical/vocational nurse training majors at Riverside City College. Of these students, 97% were women and 80% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#18

Dickinson State University

Dickinson, North Dakota
29 Yearly Graduations
97% Women
7% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Dickinson State University is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in licensed practical/vocational nurse training. Roughly 1,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,474 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,060 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 29 associate degrees were handed out to licensed practical/vocational nurse training majors at DSU. Around 7% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 97% were women.

#19

Southwestern College

Chula Vista, California
28 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
71% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Southwestern College is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in licensed practical/vocational nurse training. The licensed practical/vocational nurse training program at Southwestern College awarded 28 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 100% were women and 71% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#19

San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia

Visalia, California
28 Yearly Graduations
86% Women
79% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 19th most popular school in the country for licensed practical/vocational nurse training majors who are seeking their associate degree is San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia. Each year, around 1,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 28 associate degrees were handed out to licensed practical/vocational nurse training majors at San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia. About 86% of this group were women, and 79% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

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Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Other Nursing & Nursing Assistants 337
Nursing Assistants & Aides 104

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*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.

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