2023 Most Popular Nursing & Nursing Assistants Basic Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region
Finding the Best Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants Basic Certificate School for You
With 84,274 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, practical nursing and nursing assistants is the #2 most popular major in the United States.
There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which nursing program is right for you. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.
To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Nursing Degree Search has created its Most Popular Nursing & Nursing Assistants Basic Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 206 schools in the Southeast Region to see which basic certificate programs were the most popular for nursing 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.
2023 Most Popular Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants Basic Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region
The colleges and universities below are the most popular for practical nursing majors pursuing a basic certificate.
Top 25 Most Popular Southeast Region Schools for an Award Taking Less Than 1 Year in Nursing & Nursing Assistants
Our 2023 rankings named Bluegrass Community and Technical College the most popular school in the Southeast Region for practical nursing and nursing assistants students working on their basic certificate. Bluegrass Community and Technical College is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Lexington.
Of the 565 students majoring in practical nursing at Bluegrass Community and Technical College, 13% are male and 87% are female.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Jefferson Community and Technical College. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Nursing & Nursing Assistants Basic Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region list. Jefferson Community and Technical College is a large public school located in the city of Louisville.
Women make up 90% of the practical nursing majors at the school.
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Out of the 206 schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, West Kentucky Community and Technical College landed the # 3 spot on the list. West Kentucky Community and Technical College is a small public school located in the town of Paducah.
About 92% of the students majoring in practical nursing at the school are women while 8% are male.
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Out of the 206 schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Wiregrass Georgia Technical College landed the # 4 spot on the list. Wiregrass Georgia Technical College is a small public school located in the suburb of Valdosta.
Of the 308 students majoring in practical nursing at Wiregrass Georgia Technical College, 12% are male and 88% are female.
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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Gateway Community and Technical College is a great place for practical nursing and nursing assistants students working on their basic certificate. Gateway is a small public school located in the suburb of Florence.
About 88% of the students majoring in practical nursing at the school are women while 12% are male.
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Maysville Community and Technical College ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Nursing & Nursing Assistants Basic Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region list. Maysville Community and Technical College is a small public school located in the rural area of Maysville.
Women make up 94% of the practical nursing majors at the school.
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Madisonville Community College ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Nursing & Nursing Assistants Basic Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the rural area of Madisonville, Madisonville Community College is a public school with a small student population.
Of the 249 students majoring in practical nursing at Madisonville Community College, 9% are male and 91% are female.
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Infinity College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for practical nursing and nursing assistants students to get a basic certificate. It came in at #8 on the list. Located in the city of Lafayette, Infinity College is a private for-profit school with a small student population.
About 93% of the students majoring in practical nursing at the school are women while 7% are male.
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Ashland Community and Technical College landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular basic certificate practical nursing and nursing assistants programs. ACTC is a small public school located in the small city of Ashland.
About 82% of the students majoring in practical nursing at the school are women while 18% are male.
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South Florida Institute of Technology did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for practical nursing and nursing assistants students to get a basic certificate. It came in at #10 on the list. South Florida Institute of Technology is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Miami.
Of the 202 students majoring in practical nursing at South Florida Institute of Technology, 11% are male and 89% are female.
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With a ranking of #11, Big Sandy Community and Technical College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for practical nursing and nursing assistants students working on their basic certificate. Located in the town of Prestonsburg, Big Sandy Community and Technical College is a public college with a small student population.
About 85% of the students majoring in practical nursing at the school are women while 15% are male.
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With a ranking of #12, Arkansas State University Three Rivers did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for practical nursing and nursing assistants students working on their basic certificate. ASU Three Rivers is a small public school located in the fringe town of Malvern.
About 81% of the students majoring in practical nursing at the school are women while 19% are male.
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Coastal Pines Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for practical nursing and nursing assistants students to get a basic certificate. It came in at #13 on the list. Located in the remote town of Waycross, Coastal Pines Technical College is a public school with a small student population.
Of the 177 students majoring in practical nursing at Coastal Pines Technical College, 3% are male and 97% are female.
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With a ranking of #14, Central Georgia Technical College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for practical nursing and nursing assistants students working on their basic certificate. CGTC is a medium-sized public school located in the small city of Warner Robins.
Of the 176 students majoring in practical nursing at CGTC, 11% are male and 89% are female.
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With a ranking of #15, Southern Regional Technical College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for practical nursing and nursing assistants students working on their basic certificate. Southwest Georgia Technical College is a small public school located in the distant town of Thomasville.
Women make up 90% of the practical nursing majors at the school.
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With a ranking of #16, Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for practical nursing and nursing assistants students working on their basic certificate. Located in the small city of Bowling Green, SKYCTC is a public college with a small student population.
About 86% of the students majoring in practical nursing at the school are women while 14% are male.
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With a ranking of #17, Somerset Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for practical nursing and nursing assistants students working on their basic certificate. Located in the remote town of Somerset, SCC is a public school with a medium-sized student population.
Women make up 92% of the practical nursing majors at the school.
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University of Arkansas Community College - Morrilton ranked #18 on this year’s Most Popular Nursing & Nursing Assistants Basic Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region list. UACCM is a small public school located in the distant town of Morrilton.
Women make up 83% of the practical nursing majors at the school.
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Davidson County Community College ranked #18 on this year’s Most Popular Nursing & Nursing Assistants Basic Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region list. DCCC is a small public school located in the rural area of Thomasville.
Of the 133 students majoring in practical nursing at DCCC, 8% are male and 92% are female.
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With a ranking of #20, Orange Technical College - Winter Park Campus did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for practical nursing and nursing assistants students working on their basic certificate. OTC Winter Park is a small public school located in the suburb of Winter Park.
About 88% of the students majoring in practical nursing at the school are women while 12% are male.
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Hopkinsville Community College ranked #21 on this year’s Most Popular Nursing & Nursing Assistants Basic Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the distant town of Hopkinsville, Hopkinsville Community College 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.
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Hazard Community and Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for practical nursing and nursing assistants students to get a basic certificate. It came in at #22 on the list. Hazard Community and Technical College is a small public school located in the town of Hazard.
About 80% of the students majoring in practical nursing at the school are women while 20% are male.
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West Georgia Technical College landed the #23 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular basic certificate practical nursing and nursing assistants programs. West Georgia Technical College is a moderately-sized public school located in the rural area of Waco.
About 97% of the students majoring in practical nursing at the school are women while 3% are male.
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Orange Technical College - Orlando Campus came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Nursing & Nursing Assistants Basic Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. OTC Orlando is a fairly small public school located in the large city of Orlando.
Women make up 95% of the practical nursing majors at the school.
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Chattahoochee Technical College landed the #25 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular basic certificate practical nursing and nursing assistants programs. Located in the suburb of Marietta, Chattahoochee Technical College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
Women make up 94% of the practical nursing majors at the school.
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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 Basic Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 32 | Southside Virginia Community College | Alberta, VA |
| 33 | Southeast Kentucky Community and Technical College | Cumberland, KY |
| 34 | Ozarka College | Melbourne, AR |
| 34 | Northwest Mississippi Community College | Senatobia, MS |
| 36 | Palm Beach State College | Lake Worth, FL |
| 36 | York Technical College | Rock Hill, SC |
| 38 | Rappahannock Community College | Glenns, VA |
| 38 | Indian River State College | Fort Pierce, FL |
| 38 | Florida Vocational Institute | Miami, FL |
| 38 | Southeast Arkansas College | Pine Bluff, AR |
Best Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants Colleges by State
Explore the best practical nursing and nursing assistants schools for a specific state in the Southeast region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Alabama | 15 |
| Kentucky | 47 |
| Tennessee | 14 |
| Louisiana | 21 |
| Mississippi | 0 |
| Florida | 0 |
| Arkansas | 31 |
Majors Related to Practical Nursing
Practical Nursing Focus Areas
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | 44,900 |
| Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide | 34,557 |
| Other Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | 4,817 |
Most Popular Majors Related to Practical Nursing
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 322,592 |
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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