2023 Most Popular Nursing & Nursing Assistants Schools in the Middle Atlantic 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.
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Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Nursing Degree Search has created the Most Popular Nursing & Nursing Assistants Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 146 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region to see which ones were the most popular programs 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.
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2023 Most Popular Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region
The following schools top our list of the Most Popular Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants Colleges.
Top 15% Most Popular Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants Schools
Our 2023 rankings named Access Careers the most popular school in the Middle Atlantic Region for practical nursing and nursing assistants students. Access Careers is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of Hempstead.
Out of the 146 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Jersey College landed the # 2 spot on the list. Jersey College is a small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Teterboro.
After completing their degree, practical nursing graduates from Jersey College carry an average student debt load of $18,635. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $95, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Access Careers Islandia is a great place for practical nursing and nursing assistants students. Located in the large suburb of Islandia, Access Careers Islandia is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Isabella Graham Hart School of Practical Nursing. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Nursing & Nursing Assistants Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in the large suburb of Rochester, IGH is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
On average, practical nursing graduates from IGH take out $18,956 in student loans while working on their degree.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend AMG School of Licensed Practical Nursing. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Most Popular Nursing & Nursing Assistants Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in the large city of Brooklyn, AMG School of Licensed Practical Nursing is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.
On average, practical nursing graduates from AMG School of Licensed Practical Nursing take out $16,066 in student loans while working on their degree.
New Age Training came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Nursing & Nursing Assistants Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Located in the large city of New York, New Age Training is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.
After completing their degree, practical nursing graduates from New Age Training carry an average student debt load of $8,127.
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Lincoln Technical Institute - Moorestown came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Nursing & Nursing Assistants Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Lincoln Tech - Moorestown is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of Moorestown.
The average amount in student loans that practical nursing majors at Lincoln Tech - Moorestown take out is $17,156. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $97, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
Erie 1 BOCES came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Nursing & Nursing Assistants Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Erie 1 BOCES is a small public school located in the large suburb of West Seneca.
After completing their degree, practical nursing graduates from Erie 1 BOCES carry an average student debt load of $15,327.
Veeb Nassau County School of Practical Nursing did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for practical nursing and nursing assistants students. It came in at #9 on the list. Located in the suburb of Hicksville, Veeb Nassau County School of Practical Nursing is a public college with a small student population.
While working on their degree, practical nursing majors at Veeb Nassau County School of Practical Nursing accumulate an average of around $12,104 in student debt. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $85.
Prism Career Institute, Philadelphia landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular practical nursing and nursing assistants programs. Located in the large city of Philadelphia, Prism Career Institute is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.
Practical Nursing majors at Prism Career Institute take out an average of $21,950 in student loans while working on their egree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $94, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
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Lincoln Technical Institute - Paramus 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. Located in the large suburb of Paramus, Lincoln Tech - Paramus is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.
After completing their degree, practical nursing graduates from Lincoln Tech - Paramus carry an average student debt load of $17,156. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $97, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
Eastern Suffolk BOCES came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Nursing & Nursing Assistants Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Located in the suburb of Brentwood, Eastern Suffolk BOCES is a public school with a small student population.
Practical Nursing majors at Eastern Suffolk BOCES take out an average of $9,975 in student loans while working on their egree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $51.
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Prism Career Institute, Cherry Hill came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Nursing & Nursing Assistants Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Located in the large suburb of Cherry Hill, Prism Career Institute is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.
Practical Nursing majors at Prism Career Institute take out an average of $21,950 in student loans while working on their egree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $94, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
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Prism Career Institute, West Atlantic City ranked #14 on this year’s Most Popular Nursing & Nursing Assistants Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Prism Career Institute is a small private for-profit school located in the suburb of West Atlantic City.
Practical Nursing majors at Prism Career Institute take out an average of $21,950 in student loans while working on their egree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $94, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
Albany BOCES - Adult Practical Nursing Program did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for practical nursing and nursing assistants students. It came in at #15 on the list. Albany BOCES - Adult Practical Nursing Program is a small public school located in the suburb of Albany.
While working on their degree, practical nursing majors at Albany BOCES - Adult Practical Nursing Program accumulate an average of around $13,753 in student debt.
Lincoln Technical Institute - Iselin 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. Lincoln Tech - Iselin is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Iselin.
On average, practical nursing graduates from Lincoln Tech - Iselin take out $17,156 in student loans while working on their degree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $97, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
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Dawn Career Institute LLC landed the #17 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular practical nursing and nursing assistants programs. Dawn Career Institute is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Wilmington.
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Lancaster County Career and Technology Center came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Nursing & Nursing Assistants Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Located in the large suburb of Willow Street, Lancaster County Career and Technology Center is a public school with a fairly small student population.
On average, practical nursing graduates from Lancaster County Career and Technology Center take out $19,396 in student loans while working on their degree.
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Union County College ranked #19 on this year’s Most Popular Nursing & Nursing Assistants Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Union County College is a medium-sized public school located in the suburb of Cranford.
After completing their degree, practical nursing graduates from Union County College carry an average student debt load of $23,905.
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Lenape Technical School Practical Nursing Program landed the #20 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular practical nursing and nursing assistants programs. Located in the rural area of Ford City, Lenape Practical Nursing Program is a public college with a small student population.
Central Susquehanna Intermediate Unit LPN Career 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. Central Susquehanna Intermediate Unit LPN Career is a fairly small public school located in the distant town of Lewisburg.
Practical Nursing majors at Central Susquehanna Intermediate Unit LPN Career take out an average of $10,813 in student loans while working on their egree.
Honorable Mentions
Here are some additional popular schools for Nursing & Nursing Assistants students in the Middle Atlantic Region that almost earned our Most Popular Nursing & Nursing Assistants Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 22 | Wayne Finger Lakes BOCES-Practical Nursing Program | Newark, NY |
| 23 | Schuyler Steuben Chemung Tioga Allegany BOCES | Elmira, NY |
| 23 | Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center | Altoona, PA |
| 25 | Genesee Valley BOCES-Practical Nursing Program | Batavia, NY |
| 26 | Eastern Center for Arts and Technology | Willow Grove, PA |
| 27 | Onondaga Cortland Madison BOCES | Liverpool, NY |
| 28 | Falcon Institute of Health And Science | Bethlehem, PA |
| 28 | Lebanon County Area Vocational Technical School | Lebanon, PA |
Best Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants Colleges by State
Explore the best practical nursing and nursing assistants schools for a specific state in the Middle Atlantic region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 97 |
| New York | 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 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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