2023 Most Popular Nursing & Nursing Assistants Schools in the Great Lakes Region
Finding the Best Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants 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.
When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for nursing students. 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 Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 194 schools in the Great Lakes Region to see which 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 Schools in the Great Lakes Region
Check out the practical nursing programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in the Great Lakes Region .
Top 25 Most Popular Great Lakes Region Schools in Nursing & Nursing Assistants
Our 2023 rankings named Ivy Tech Community College the most popular school in the Great Lakes Region for practical nursing and nursing assistants students. Ivy Tech Community College is a very large public school located in the large city of Indianapolis.
The average amount in student loans that practical nursing majors at Ivy Tech Community College take out is $14,751.
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Out of the 194 schools in the Great Lakes Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Northeast Wisconsin Technical College landed the # 2 spot on the list. NWTC is a large public school located in the midsize city of Green Bay.
On average, practical nursing graduates from NWTC take out $15,210 in student loans while working on their degree.
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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Gateway Technical College is a great place for practical nursing and nursing assistants students. Gateway Technical College is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Kenosha.
On average, practical nursing graduates from Gateway Technical College take out $12,750 in student loans while working on their degree.
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The excellent programs at Fox Valley Technical College helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best practical nursing and nursing assistants schools in the Great Lakes Region . FVTC is a large public school located in the midsize suburb of Appleton.
While working on their degree, practical nursing majors at FVTC accumulate an average of around $14,176 in student debt.
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The excellent programs at Waukesha County Technical College helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best practical nursing and nursing assistants schools in the Great Lakes Region . Located in the large suburb of Pewaukee, WCTC is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
On average, practical nursing graduates from WCTC take out $11,992 in student loans while working on their degree.
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Hondros College of Nursing came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Nursing & Nursing Assistants Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Located in the large suburb of Westerville, Hondros College of Nursing is a private for-profit college with a small student population.
The average amount in student loans that practical nursing majors at Hondros College of Nursing take out is $21,651. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $110, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
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Chippewa Valley Technical College ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Nursing & Nursing Assistants Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Located in the small city of Eau Claire, CVTC is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
Practical Nursing majors at CVTC take out an average of $14,435 in student loans while working on their egree.
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Madison Area Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for practical nursing and nursing assistants students. It came in at #8 on the list. Located in the city of Madison, Madison College is a public school with a fairly large student population.
While working on their degree, practical nursing majors at Madison College accumulate an average of around $15,173 in student debt.
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College of Lake County ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Nursing & Nursing Assistants Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Located in the suburb of Grayslake, College of Lake County is a public college with a fairly large student population.
While working on their degree, practical nursing majors at College of Lake County accumulate an average of around $12,000 in student debt.
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Columbus State Community College ranked #10 on this year’s Most Popular Nursing & Nursing Assistants Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Located in the large city of Columbus, Columbus State is a public college with a fairly large student population.
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Moraine Park Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for practical nursing and nursing assistants students. It came in at #11 on the list. Moraine Park Technical College is a small public school located in the small city of Fond du Lac.
While working on their degree, practical nursing majors at Moraine Park Technical College accumulate an average of around $6,975 in student debt.
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William Rainey Harper College came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Nursing & Nursing Assistants Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Harper College is a fairly large public school located in the large suburb of Palatine.
On average, practical nursing graduates from Harper College take out $9,400 in student loans while working on their degree.
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Milwaukee Area Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for practical nursing and nursing assistants students. It came in at #13 on the list. MATC is a large public school located in the large city of Milwaukee.
The average amount in student loans that practical nursing majors at MATC take out is $20,394.
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Northcentral Technical College landed the #14 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular practical nursing and nursing assistants programs. North Central Technical College is a medium-sized public school located in the small city of Wausau.
While working on their degree, practical nursing majors at North Central Technical College accumulate an average of around $9,989 in student debt.
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Sinclair Community College came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Nursing & Nursing Assistants Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Sinclair Community College is a large public school located in the city of Dayton.
After completing their degree, practical nursing graduates from Sinclair Community College carry an average student debt load of $10,066.
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Kaskaskia College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for practical nursing and nursing assistants students. It came in at #16 on the list. Located in the rural area of Centralia, Kaskaskia College is a public school with a small student population.
While working on their degree, practical nursing majors at Kaskaskia College accumulate an average of around $6,944 in student debt.
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With a ranking of #17, Lansing Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for practical nursing and nursing assistants students. Located in the city of Lansing, LCC is a public college with a fairly large student population.
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Lincoln Land Community College ranked #17 on this year’s Most Popular Nursing & Nursing Assistants Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Located in the medium-sized city of Springfield, LLCC is a public college with a small student population.
While working on their degree, practical nursing majors at LLCC accumulate an average of around $9,500 in student debt.
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Blackhawk Technical College landed the #19 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular practical nursing and nursing assistants programs. BTC is a small public school located in the suburb of Janesville.
After completing their degree, practical nursing graduates from BTC carry an average student debt load of $6,604.
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John A Logan College came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Nursing & Nursing Assistants Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Located in the small suburb of Carterville, John A Logan College is a public school with a small student population.
The average amount in student loans that practical nursing majors at John A Logan College take out is $13,125.
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Heartland Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for practical nursing and nursing assistants students. It came in at #21 on the list. Located in the midsize suburb of Normal, Heartland Community College is a public school with a small student population.
Practical Nursing majors at Heartland Community College take out an average of $12,419 in student loans while working on their egree.
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Southwest Wisconsin Technical College ranked #22 on this year’s Most Popular Nursing & Nursing Assistants Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Southwest Tech is a small public school located in the rural area of Fennimore.
On average, practical nursing graduates from Southwest Tech take out $8,400 in student loans while working on their degree.
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Butler Tech - D Russel Lee Career Center did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for practical nursing and nursing assistants students. It came in at #23 on the list. Located in the suburb of Hamilton, D Russel Lee Career Center is a public college with a fairly small student population.
The average amount in student loans that practical nursing majors at D Russel Lee Career Center take out is $12,698.
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City Colleges of Chicago - Malcolm X College landed the #24 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular practical nursing and nursing assistants programs. Located in the large city of Chicago, Malcolm X College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
The average amount in student loans that practical nursing majors at Malcolm X College take out is $10,162.
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Mid-State Technical College came in at #25 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Nursing & Nursing Assistants Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Located in the rural area of Wisconsin Rapids, Mid-State is a public college with a small student population.
While working on their degree, practical nursing majors at Mid-State accumulate an average of around $11,000 in student debt.
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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 Schools in the Great Lakes Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 30 | Southwestern Illinois College | Belleville, IL |
| 31 | Dorsey College, Woodhaven | Woodhaven, MI |
| 31 | Moraine Valley Community College | Palos Hills, IL |
| 33 | Joliet Junior College | Joliet, IL |
| 34 | Illinois Valley Community College | Oglesby, IL |
| 35 | Parkland College | Champaign, IL |
| 36 | McHenry County College | Crystal Lake, IL |
| 37 | Lakeshore Technical College | Cleveland, WI |
| 38 | American Institute of Alternative Medicine | Columbus, OH |
Best Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants Colleges by State
Explore the best practical nursing and nursing assistants schools for a specific state in the Great Lakes region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Michigan | 0 |
| Ohio | 0 |
| Illinois | 0 |
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 Related Majors
| 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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