Associate Degrees in Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants
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Education Levels of Practical Nursing Majors
In 2020-2021, 2,006 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 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Certificate | 43,520 |
| Basic Certificate | 38,505 |
| Associate Degree | 2,006 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 239 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 4 |
Earnings of Practical Nursing Majors With Associate Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding an associate degree in practical nursing is $41,016. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $36,186 and the high is $46,379.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding an associate degree in practical nursing is $20,735. 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, $25,425 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $17,317.
The median monthly payment of a practical nursing graduate with a 10-year repayment plan is $184.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their associate degree in practical nursing. About 89.0% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 221 |
| Women | 1,785 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of practical nursing associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 305 |
| Black or African American | 203 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 797 |
| White | 444 |
| International Students | 7 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 250 |
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. The practical nursing program at Unitek College awarded 254 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 82% were women and 71% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 152 people received their associate degree in practical nursing from Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts. Of these students, 91% were women and 76% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 139 associate degrees were handed out to practical nursing majors at Carrington College, Sacramento. Of these students, 92% were women and 73% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 97 people received their associate degree in practical nursing from DMC. Around 76% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 92% were women.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 77 associate degrees were handed out to practical nursing majors at Bates Technical College. Of these students, 90% were women and 35% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 75 people received their associate degree in practical nursing from Pacific College. About 96% of this group were women, and 99% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $4,560 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 practical nursing from Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Metro. About 82% of this group were women, and 99% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $4,560 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 practical nursing from Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Arecibo. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 84% were women.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 57 people received their associate degree in practical nursing from Coconino Community College. Around 49% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 84% were women.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 54 associate degrees were handed out to practical nursing majors at PITC Institute. About 96% of this group were women, and 91% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 47 people received their associate degree in practical nursing from ATA College. Around 60% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 96% were women.
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 $4,560 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,870 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 40 associate degrees were handed out to practical nursing majors at Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Aguadilla. About 78% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
North Dakota State College of Science comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in practical nursing. Roughly 2,800 attend the school each year. The practical nursing program at North Dakota State College of Science awarded 38 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 89% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. The practical nursing program at Green River College awarded 36 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 89% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. The practical nursing program at Long Beach City College awarded 35 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 86% of this group were women, and 94% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $4,560 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,870 per year. The practical nursing program at Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Guayama awarded 34 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 79% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 33 associate degrees were handed out to practical nursing majors at Platt College - Tulsa. Around 58% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 97% were women.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 32 people received their associate degree in practical nursing from Citrus College. Around 84% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 91% were women.
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 $5,736 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,414 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 31 associate degrees were handed out to practical nursing majors at ATU. Around 10% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 84% were women.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 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.
Practical Nursing Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Licensed Practical Nursing | 1,565 |
| Other Nursing & Nursing Assistants | 337 |
| Nursing Assistants & Aides | 104 |
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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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