2023 Most Popular Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region
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.
There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which nursing program is right for you. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.
The Most Popular Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking is one of many tools that Nursing Degree Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 131 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region to see which ones were the most popular undergraduate certificate 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.
2023 Most Popular Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region
The colleges and universities below are the most popular for practical nursing majors pursuing a undergraduate certificate.
Top 15% Most Popular Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate Schools
Our 2023 rankings named Jersey College the most popular school in the Middle Atlantic Region for practical nursing and nursing assistants students working on their undergraduate certificate. Jersey College is a small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Teterboro.
About 90% of the students majoring in practical nursing at the school are women while 10% are male.
Practical Nursing majors at Jersey College take out an average of $23,143 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $95, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
Read full report on Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants at Jersey College
Request Information
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Isabella Graham Hart School of Practical Nursing. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in the suburb of Rochester, IGH is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly small student population.
Women make up 92% of the practical nursing majors at the school.
While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, practical nursing majors at IGH accumulate an average of around $22,498 in student debt.
Request Information
Out of the 131 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region that were part of this year’s ranking, AMG School of Licensed Practical Nursing landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the large city of Brooklyn, AMG School of Licensed Practical Nursing is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.
About 86% of the students majoring in practical nursing at the school are women while 14% are male.
After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, practical nursing graduates from AMG School of Licensed Practical Nursing carry an average student debt load of $20,435.
Request Information
A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Veeb Nassau County School of Practical Nursing is a great place for practical nursing and nursing assistants students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in the suburb of Hicksville, Veeb Nassau County School of Practical Nursing is a public college with a fairly small student population.
About 83% of the students majoring in practical nursing at the school are women while 17% are male.
On average, practical nursing graduates from Veeb Nassau County School of Practical Nursing take out $16,936 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 $85.
Full Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants at Veeb Nassau County School of Practical Nursing Report
Request Information
Out of the 131 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Erie 1 BOCES landed the # 5 spot on the list. Erie 1 BOCES is a small public school located in the large suburb of West Seneca.
Women make up 88% of the practical nursing majors at the school.
Practical Nursing majors at Erie 1 BOCES take out an average of $18,365 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.
Full Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants at Erie 1 BOCES Report
Request Information
Prism Career Institute, Philadelphia came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Located in the large city of Philadelphia, Prism Career Institute is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.
Of the 144 students majoring in practical nursing at Prism Career Institute, 5% are male and 95% are female.
After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, practical nursing graduates from Prism Career Institute carry an average student debt load of $24,559. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $94, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
Read full report on Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants at Prism Career Institute, Philadelphia
Request Information
Lincoln Technical Institute - Moorestown ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Lincoln Tech - Moorestown is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Moorestown.
Women make up 96% of the practical nursing majors at the school.
On average, practical nursing graduates from Lincoln Tech - Moorestown take out $21,367 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $97, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
Request Information
With a ranking of #8, Eastern Suffolk BOCES 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 suburb of Brentwood, Eastern Suffolk BOCES is a public school with a small student population.
Women make up 89% of the practical nursing majors at the school.
The average amount in student loans that practical nursing majors at Eastern Suffolk BOCES take out while working on their Undergraduate Certificate is $13,757. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $51.
Full Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants at Eastern Suffolk BOCES Report
Request Information
Prism Career Institute, Cherry Hill landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate practical nursing and nursing assistants programs. Located in the large suburb of Cherry Hill, Prism Career Institute is a private for-profit school with a small student population.
About 94% of the students majoring in practical nursing at the school are women while 6% are male.
After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, practical nursing graduates from Prism Career Institute carry an average student debt load of $24,559. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $94, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
Full Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants at Prism Career Institute, Cherry Hill Report
Request Information
Prism Career Institute, West Atlantic City 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 #10 on the list. Prism Career Institute is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the midsize suburb of West Atlantic City.
Of the 122 students majoring in practical nursing at Prism Career Institute, 2% are male and 98% are female.
After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, practical nursing graduates from Prism Career Institute carry an average student debt load of $24,559. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $94, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
Request Information
Albany BOCES - Adult Practical Nursing Program came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Albany BOCES - Adult Practical Nursing Program is a small public school located in the suburb of Albany.
Women make up 96% of the practical nursing majors at the school.
While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, practical nursing majors at Albany BOCES - Adult Practical Nursing Program accumulate an average of around $18,536 in student debt.
Full Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants at Albany BOCES - Adult Practical Nursing Program Report
Request Information
With a ranking of #12, Lincoln Technical Institute - Paramus 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 large suburb of Paramus, Lincoln Tech - Paramus is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.
Women make up 88% of the practical nursing majors at the school.
On average, practical nursing graduates from Lincoln Tech - Paramus take out $21,367 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $97, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
Read full report on Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants at Lincoln Technical Institute - Paramus
Request Information
With a ranking of #13, Lincoln Technical Institute - Iselin did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for practical nursing and nursing assistants students working on their undergraduate certificate. Lincoln Tech - Iselin is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of Iselin.
Women make up 86% of the practical nursing majors at the school.
The average amount in student loans that practical nursing majors at Lincoln Tech - Iselin take out while working on their Undergraduate Certificate is $21,367. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $97, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
Read full report on Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants at Lincoln Technical Institute - Iselin
Request Information
Lancaster County Career and Technology Center landed the #14 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate practical nursing and nursing assistants programs. Located in the large suburb of Willow Street, Lancaster County Career and Technology Center is a public college with a small student population.
Of the 87 students majoring in practical nursing at Lancaster County Career and Technology Center, 6% are male and 94% are female.
While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, practical nursing majors at Lancaster County Career and Technology Center accumulate an average of around $22,216 in student debt.
Request Information
With a ranking of #15, Union County College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for practical nursing and nursing assistants students working on their undergraduate certificate. Union County College is a moderately-sized public school located in the large suburb of Cranford.
About 93% of the students majoring in practical nursing at the school are women while 7% are male.
On average, practical nursing graduates from Union County College take out $24,845 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.
Request Information
Lenape Technical School Practical Nursing Program landed the #16 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate 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.
About 96% of the students majoring in practical nursing at the school are women while 4% are male.
Request Information
Central Susquehanna Intermediate Unit LPN Career landed the #17 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate practical nursing and nursing assistants programs. Central Susquehanna Intermediate Unit LPN Career is a fairly small public school located in the distant town of Lewisburg.
Women make up 93% of the practical nursing majors at the school.
While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, practical nursing majors at Central Susquehanna Intermediate Unit LPN Career accumulate an average of around $13,849 in student debt.
Request Information
Wayne Finger Lakes BOCES-Practical Nursing Program landed the #18 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate practical nursing and nursing assistants programs. Wayne Finger Lakes BOCES-Practical Nursing Program is a small public school located in the town of Newark.
About 91% of the students majoring in practical nursing at the school are women while 9% are male.
Practical Nursing majors at Wayne Finger Lakes BOCES-Practical Nursing Program take out an average of $20,941 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.
Request Information
Schuyler Steuben Chemung Tioga Allegany BOCES landed the #19 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate practical nursing and nursing assistants programs. Greater Southern Tier BOCES is a fairly small public school located in the rural area of Elmira.
Women make up 93% of the practical nursing majors at the school.
While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, practical nursing majors at Greater Southern Tier BOCES accumulate an average of around $17,554 in student debt.
Request Information
With a ranking of #19, Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center 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 city of Altoona, Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center is a public college with a fairly small student population.
Women make up 91% of the practical nursing majors at the school.
After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, practical nursing graduates from Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center carry an average student debt load of $21,862.
Full Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants at Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center Report
Request InformationHonorable 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 Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 21 | Genesee Valley BOCES-Practical Nursing Program | Batavia, NY |
| 22 | Eastern Center for Arts and Technology | Willow Grove, PA |
| 23 | Onondaga Cortland Madison BOCES | Liverpool, NY |
| 24 | Falcon Institute of Health And Science | Bethlehem, PA |
| 24 | Lebanon County Area Vocational Technical School | Lebanon, PA |
| 26 | Harrisburg Area Community College | Harrisburg, PA |
| 26 | Lincoln Technical Institute - Allentown | Allentown, 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.
NursingDegreeSearch.com provides higher-education, college and university, degree, program, career, salary, and other helpful information to students, faculty, institutions, and other internet audiences. Presented information and data are subject to change. Inclusion on this website does not imply or represent a direct relationship with the company, school, or brand. Information, though believed correct at time of publication, may not be correct, and no warranty is provided. Contact the schools to verify any information before relying on it. Financial aid may be available for those who qualify. The displayed options may include sponsored or recommended results, not necessarily based on your preferences.
© NursingDegreeSearch.com – All Rights Reserved.