Associate Degrees in Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants
Education Levels of Practical Nursing Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 2,219 people earned their associate degree in practical nursing. This makes it the 2nd most popular associate degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in practical nursing at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Basic Certificate | 44,253 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 42,270 |
| Associate Degree | 2,219 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 51 |
| Graduate Certificate | 15 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 1 |
Earnings of Practical Nursing Majors With Associate Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding an associate degree in practical nursing is $51,744. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $45,317 to a high of $61,679.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding an associate degree in practical nursing is $13,705. The school you go to and how long it takes you to graduate, among other things, can cause this number to vary. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $15,840 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $13,705.
The median monthly payment of a practical nursing graduate with a 10-year repayment plan is $163.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their associate degree in practical nursing. About 87.6% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 275 |
| Women | 1,944 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of practical nursing associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 272 |
| Black or African American | 313 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 813 |
| White | 518 |
| International Students | 7 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 296 |
Most Popular Practical Nursing Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 108 colleges that offer an associate degree in practical nursing. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Unitek College tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for practical nursing majors who are seeking their associate degree. Each year, around 3,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 254 people received their associate degree in practical nursing from Unitek College. Of these students, 86% were women and 56% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Unitek College practical nursing graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $51,744.
Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in practical nursing. Roughly 2,400 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 152 people received their associate degree in practical nursing from Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts. Of these students, 88% were women and 84% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts practical nursing graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $51,744.
Carrington College, Sacramento comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in practical nursing. Each year, around 1,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 139 people received their associate degree in practical nursing from Carrington College, Sacramento. Around 69% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 87% were women. Carrington College, Sacramento practical nursing graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $51,744.
The 4th most popular school in the country for practical nursing majors who are seeking their associate degree is Del Mar College. Roughly 10,600 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 97 people received their associate degree in practical nursing from DMC. Of these students, 83% were women and 84% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Del Mar College practical nursing graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $51,744.
The 5th most popular school in the country for practical nursing majors who are seeking their associate degree is Bates Technical College. Each year, around 3,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 77 people received their associate degree in practical nursing from Bates Technical College. Of these students, 93% were women and 67% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Bates Technical College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $51,744.
Pacific College comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in practical nursing. Roughly 200 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 75 people received their associate degree in practical nursing from Pacific College. Around 98% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 94% were women. Pacific College practical nursing graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $51,744.
Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Metro comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in practical nursing. Roughly 6,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,848 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,086 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 67 people received their associate degree in practical nursing from Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Metro. Of these students, 64% were women and 91% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their associate degree in practical nursing at Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Metro make a median salary of 51,744.
Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Arecibo is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in practical nursing. Each year, around 3,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,848 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,086 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 64 people received their associate degree in practical nursing from Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Arecibo. About 79% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Arecibo graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $51,744.
The 9th most popular school in the country for practical nursing majors who are seeking their associate degree is Coconino Community College. Each year, around 3,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 57 people received their associate degree in practical nursing from Coconino Community College. Of these students, 88% were women and 54% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their associate degree in practical nursing at Coconino Community College make a median salary of 51,744.
PITC Institute is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in practical nursing. Roughly 300 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 54 people received their associate degree in practical nursing from PITC Institute. Around 91% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 97% were women. Those who complete their associate degree in practical nursing at PITC Institute make a median salary of 51,744.
ATA College is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in practical nursing. Roughly 200 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 47 people received their associate degree in practical nursing from ATA College. Of these students, 98% were women and 57% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that ATA College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $51,744.
Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Aguadilla comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in practical nursing. Each year, around 3,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,848 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,086 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 40 people received their associate degree in practical nursing from Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Aguadilla. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 82% were women. Those who complete their associate degree in practical nursing at Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Aguadilla make a median salary of 51,744.
North Dakota State College of Science comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in practical nursing. During the most recent year for which we have data, 38 people received their associate degree in practical nursing from North Dakota State College of Science. About 100% of this group were women, and 23% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that North Dakota State College of Science graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $51,744.
Green River College is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in practical nursing. Each year, around 7,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 36 people received their associate degree in practical nursing from GRC. Of these students, 85% were women and 56% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that GRC graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $51,744.
Long Beach City College comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in practical nursing. Each year, around 23,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 35 people received their associate degree in practical nursing from Long Beach City College. About 92% of this group were women, and 92% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their associate degree in practical nursing at Long Beach City College make a median salary of 51,744.
The 16th most popular school in the country for practical nursing majors who are seeking their associate degree is Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Guayama. Roughly 1,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,848 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,086 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 34 people received their associate degree in practical nursing from Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Guayama. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 77% were women. Data shows that Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Guayama graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $51,744.
The 17th most popular school in the country for practical nursing majors who are seeking their associate degree is Platt College - Tulsa. Roughly 100 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 33 people received their associate degree in practical nursing from Platt College - Tulsa. Of these students, 90% were women and 76% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Platt College - Tulsa practical nursing graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $51,744.
Citrus College is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in practical nursing. Roughly 11,800 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their associate degree in practical nursing from Citrus College. Of these students, 85% were women and 85% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Citrus College practical nursing graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $51,744.
Arkansas Tech University is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in practical nursing. Roughly 10,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,995 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,661 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 31 people received their associate degree in practical nursing from ATU. Of these students, 97% were women and 9% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Arkansas Tech University practical nursing graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $51,744.
The 20th most popular school in the country for practical nursing majors who are seeking their associate degree is Riverside City College. Roughly 20,000 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 30 people received their associate degree in practical nursing from Riverside City College. About 97% of this group were women, and 80% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Riverside City College practical nursing graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $51,744.
Practical Nursing Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Licensed Practical Nursing | 1,755 |
| Other Nursing & Nursing Assistants | 390 |
| Nursing Assistants & Aides | 74 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to practical nursing that offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 82,967 |
References
*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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