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2023 Most Popular Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

131 Colleges
$36,841 Avg Salary
$15,480 Avg Student Debt

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.

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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.

The colleges and universities below are the most popular for practical nursing majors pursuing a undergraduate certificate.

#1

Jersey College

Teterboro, NJ

Our analysis found Jersey College to be the most popular school for practical nursing and nursing assistants students who want to pursue a undergraduate certificate in the Middle Atlantic Region . Jersey College is a small private for-profit school located in the large 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.

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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 college 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.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend AMG School of Licensed Practical Nursing. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in the city of Brooklyn, AMG School of Licensed Practical Nursing is a private for-profit college with a 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.

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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 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.

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#5

Erie 1 BOCES

West Seneca, NY

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Erie 1 BOCES. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Erie 1 BOCES is a small public school located in the 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.

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Prism Career Institute, Philadelphia ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in the city of Philadelphia, Prism Career Institute is a private for-profit college 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.

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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 large 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.

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#8

Eastern Suffolk BOCES

Brentwood, NY

Eastern Suffolk BOCES 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 #8 on the list. Located in the large suburb of Brentwood, Eastern Suffolk BOCES is a public school with a fairly 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.

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Prism Career Institute, Cherry Hill came in at #9 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 suburb of Cherry Hill, Prism Career Institute 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.

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.

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Prism Career Institute, West Atlantic City ranked #10 on this year’s Most Popular Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Prism Career Institute is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the 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.

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With a ranking of #11, Albany BOCES - Adult Practical Nursing Program did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for practical nursing and nursing assistants students working on their undergraduate certificate. Albany BOCES - Adult Practical Nursing Program is a fairly small public school located in the large 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.

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Lincoln Technical Institute - Paramus landed the #12 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate practical nursing and nursing assistants programs. Located in the suburb of Paramus, Lincoln Tech - Paramus is a private for-profit college with a 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.

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Lincoln Technical Institute - Iselin 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. Lincoln Tech - Iselin is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the 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.

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Lancaster County Career and Technology Center came in at #14 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 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.

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#15

Union County College

Cranford, NJ

Union County College landed the #15 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate practical nursing and nursing assistants programs. 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.

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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.

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Central Susquehanna Intermediate Unit LPN Career came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. 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.

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Wayne Finger Lakes BOCES-Practical Nursing Program 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 #18 on the list. Wayne Finger Lakes BOCES-Practical Nursing Program is a small public school located in the distant 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.

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Schuyler Steuben Chemung Tioga Allegany BOCES ranked #19 on this year’s Most Popular Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. 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.

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Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center landed the #19 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate practical nursing and nursing assistants programs. 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.

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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 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 colleges for a specific state in the Middle Atlantic region.

State Degrees Awarded
Pennsylvania 97
New York 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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