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2023 Most Popular Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Great Lakes Region

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Finding the Best Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate 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.

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.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Nursing Degree Search has created the Most Popular Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Great Lakes Region to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 153 schools in the Great Lakes Region to see which undergraduate 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.

Check out the practical nursing undergraduate certificate programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in the Great Lakes Region .

#1

Hondros College of Nursing

Westerville, OH

Our analysis found Hondros College of Nursing to be the most popular school for practical nursing and nursing assistants students who want to pursue a undergraduate certificate in the Great Lakes Region . Located in the suburb of Westerville, Hondros College of Nursing is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

About 94% of the students majoring in practical nursing at the school are women while 6% are male.

The average amount in student loans that practical nursing majors at Hondros College of Nursing take out while working on their Undergraduate Certificate is $25,185. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $110, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#2

Ivy Tech Community College

Indianapolis, IN

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Ivy Tech Community College is a great place for practical nursing and nursing assistants students working on their undergraduate certificate. Ivy Tech Community College is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Indianapolis.

About 93% of the students majoring in practical nursing at the school are women while 7% are male.

Practical Nursing majors at Ivy Tech Community College take out an average of $18,646 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.

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The in-demand undergraduate certificate programs at Northeast Wisconsin Technical College helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular practical nursing and nursing assistants schools in the Great Lakes Region . NWTC is a fairly large public school located in the city of Green Bay.

About 94% of the students majoring in practical nursing at the school are women while 6% are male.

While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, practical nursing majors at NWTC accumulate an average of around $18,839 in student debt.

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#4

Dorsey College, Woodhaven

Woodhaven, MI

The in-demand undergraduate certificate programs at Dorsey College, Woodhaven helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular practical nursing and nursing assistants schools in the Great Lakes Region . Located in the large suburb of Woodhaven, Dorsey College, Woodhaven is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

Women make up 94% of the practical nursing majors at the school.

The average amount in student loans that practical nursing majors at Dorsey College, Woodhaven take out while working on their Undergraduate Certificate is $23,128. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $122.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Lansing Community College. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Located in the midsize city of Lansing, LCC is a public school with a large student population.

Of the 175 students majoring in practical nursing at LCC, 15% are male and 85% are female.

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Chippewa Valley Technical College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Located in the small city of Eau Claire, CVTC is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

Women make up 89% of the practical nursing majors at the school.

After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, practical nursing graduates from CVTC carry an average student debt load of $17,343.

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American Institute of Alternative Medicine came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. AIAM is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the large city of Columbus.

Of the 144 students majoring in practical nursing at AIAM, 15% are male and 85% are female.

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#8

Kellogg Community College

Battle Creek, MI

With a ranking of #8, Kellogg Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for practical nursing and nursing assistants students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in the small city of Battle Creek, Kellogg Community College is a public school with a small student population.

Women make up 89% of the practical nursing majors at the school.

While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, practical nursing majors at Kellogg Community College accumulate an average of around $24,907 in student debt.

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Milwaukee Area Technical College came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. MATC is a large public school located in the large city of Milwaukee.

Women make up 87% of the practical nursing majors at the school.

On average, practical nursing graduates from MATC take out $22,752 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.

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Collins Career Technical Center came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Located in the rural area of Chesapeake, CollinsCTC is a public college with a fairly small student population.

About 88% of the students majoring in practical nursing at the school are women while 12% are male.

On average, practical nursing graduates from CollinsCTC take out $17,949 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.

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#11

College of DuPage

Glen Ellyn, IL

College of DuPage did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for practical nursing and nursing assistants students to get a undergraduate certificate. It came in at #11 on the list. COD is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of Glen Ellyn.

Women make up 80% of the practical nursing majors at the school.

Practical Nursing majors at COD take out an average of $14,606 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.

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#12

MDT College of Health Sciences

Highland Heights, OH

MDT College of Health Sciences did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for practical nursing and nursing assistants students to get a undergraduate certificate. It came in at #12 on the list. ATS Institute of Technology is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the large city of Highland Heights.

Women make up 97% of the practical nursing majors at the school.

On average, practical nursing graduates from ATS Institute of Technology take out $29,222 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.

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#13

Dorsey College, Roseville

Roseville, MI

Dorsey College, Roseville ranked #13 on this year’s Most Popular Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Located in the large suburb of Roseville, Dorsey College, Roseville is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

Of the 104 students majoring in practical nursing at Dorsey College, Roseville, 7% are male and 93% are female.

On average, practical nursing graduates from Dorsey College, Roseville take out $23,128 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $122.

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Beckfield College - Tri-County did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for practical nursing and nursing assistants students to get a undergraduate certificate. It came in at #13 on the list. Beckfield College - Tri-County is a small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of Springdale.

Women make up 97% of the practical nursing majors at the school.

After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, practical nursing graduates from Beckfield College - Tri-County carry an average student debt load of $30,633.

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With a ranking of #15, Capital Area School of Practical Nursing did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for practical nursing and nursing assistants students working on their undergraduate certificate. CASPN is a fairly small public school located in the medium-sized city of Springfield.

About 94% of the students majoring in practical nursing at the school are women while 6% are male.

The average amount in student loans that practical nursing majors at CASPN take out while working on their Undergraduate Certificate is $15,635.

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#16

Joliet Junior College

Joliet, IL

Joliet Junior College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for practical nursing and nursing assistants students to get a undergraduate certificate. It came in at #16 on the list. Joliet Junior College is a large public school located in the large suburb of Joliet.

Women make up 86% of the practical nursing majors at the school.

After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, practical nursing graduates from Joliet Junior College carry an average student debt load of $16,047.

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Fox Valley Technical College came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. FVTC is a fairly large public school located in the midsize suburb of Appleton.

About 92% of the students majoring in practical nursing at the school are women while 8% are male.

Practical Nursing majors at FVTC take out an average of $17,401 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.

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#18

Athena Career Academy

Toledo, OH

Athena Career Academy landed the #18 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate practical nursing and nursing assistants programs. Athena Career Academy is a small private for-profit school located in the large city of Toledo.

Of the 96 students majoring in practical nursing at Athena Career Academy, 6% are male and 94% are female.

After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, practical nursing graduates from Athena Career Academy carry an average student debt load of $24,982.

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Bryant & Stratton College - Wauwatosa did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for practical nursing and nursing assistants students to get a undergraduate certificate. It came in at #19 on the list. Located in the large suburb of Wauwatosa, Bryant & Stratton College - Wauwatosa is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

Of the 91 students majoring in practical nursing at Bryant & Stratton College - Wauwatosa, 4% are male and 96% are female.

The average amount in student loans that practical nursing majors at Bryant & Stratton College - Wauwatosa take out while working on their Undergraduate Certificate is $29,815.

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#20

John A Logan College

Carterville, IL

With a ranking of #20, John A Logan College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for practical nursing and nursing assistants students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in the small suburb of Carterville, John A Logan College is a public college with a small student population.

Women make up 80% of the practical nursing majors at the school.

Practical Nursing majors at John A Logan College take out an average of $15,389 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.

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Adult and Community Education - Hudson came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Located in the large city of Columbus, Adult and Community Education - Hudson is a public school with a fairly small student population.

Women make up 92% of the practical nursing majors at the school.

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#22

Northern Career Institute

Eastlake, OH

Northern Career Institute came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Located in the large suburb of Eastlake, Northern Career Institute is a public school with a fairly small student population.

Women make up 97% of the practical nursing majors at the school.

Practical Nursing majors at Northern Career Institute take out an average of $22,417 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.

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Honorable Mentions

Here are some additional popular schools for Nursing & Nursing Assistants students in the Great Lakes Region that almost earned our Most Popular Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Great Lakes Region award.

Rank College Location
23 Professional Skills Institute Maumee, OH
24 Herzing University - Kenosha Kenosha, WI
25 Muskegon Community College Muskegon, MI
26 Dorsey College, Wayne Wayne, MI
27 Scioto County Career Technical Center Lucasville, OH
28 Clark State Community College Springfield, OH
29 Dorsey College, Saginaw Saginaw, MI
30 Olney Central College Olney, IL

Best Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants Colleges by State

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State Degrees Awarded
Michigan 0
Ohio 0
Illinois 0

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

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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