2023 Most Popular Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast 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.
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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 Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 338 schools in the Southeast 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 Southeast Region
The following schools top our list of the Most Popular Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate Colleges.
Top 25 Most Popular Southeast Region Schools for an Award Taking 1 to 4 Years in Nursing & Nursing Assistants
Our 2023 rankings named ECPI University the most popular school in the Southeast Region for practical nursing and nursing assistants students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in the large city of Virginia Beach, ECPI University is a private for-profit college with a large student population.
Of the 818 students majoring in practical nursing at ECPI University, 6% are male and 94% are female.
While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, practical nursing majors at ECPI University accumulate an average of around $29,008 in student debt. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $137, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Wallace State Community College, Hanceville. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the town of Hanceville, Wallace State, Hanceville is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
About 89% of the students majoring in practical nursing at the school are women while 11% are male.
Practical Nursing majors at Wallace State, Hanceville take out an average of $16,838 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.
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Out of the 338 schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Arkansas State University - Newport landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the rural area of Newport, ASUN is a public college 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 ASUN accumulate an average of around $16,025 in student debt.
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The in-demand undergraduate certificate programs at Rasmussen University - Florida helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular practical nursing and nursing assistants schools in the Southeast Region . Located in the small city of Ocala, Rasmussen University - Florida is a private for-profit college with a moderately-sized student population.
Women make up 94% of the practical nursing majors at the school.
After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, practical nursing graduates from Rasmussen University - Florida carry an average student debt load of $25,044. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $121, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
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Out of the 338 schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Coastal Alabama Community College landed the # 5 spot on the list. Coastal Alabama Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the distant town of Bay Minette.
Of the 149 students majoring in practical nursing at Coastal Alabama Community College, 8% are male and 92% are female.
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With a ranking of #6, Standard Healthcare Services - College of Nursing 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 Falls Church, Standard College of Nursing is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.
Women make up 88% of the practical nursing majors at the school.
On average, practical nursing graduates from Standard College of Nursing take out $20,104 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.
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John C Calhoun State Community 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 #7 on the list. Located in the rural area of Tanner, Calhoun Community College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
About 88% of the students majoring in practical nursing at the school are women while 12% are male.
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Bevill State Community College ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the town of Jasper, Bevill State Community College is a public school with a small student population.
Of the 128 students majoring in practical nursing at Bevill State Community College, 16% are male and 84% are female.
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Central Louisiana Technical Community 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 #9 on the list. Located in the city of Alexandria, Central Louisiana Technical Community College is a public school with a small student population.
Women make up 90% of the practical nursing majors at the school.
While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, practical nursing majors at Central Louisiana Technical Community College accumulate an average of around $12,813 in student debt.
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Louisiana Delta Community 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 #9 on the list. Located in the rural area of Monroe, LDCC is a public school with a small student population.
Of the 127 students majoring in practical nursing at LDCC, 7% are male and 93% are female.
The average amount in student loans that practical nursing majors at LDCC take out while working on their Undergraduate Certificate is $20,368.
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Northshore Technical Community 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 #11 on the list. Located in the rural area of Bogalusa, Northshore Technical College-Sullivan Main Campus is a public college with a small student population.
Women make up 95% of the practical nursing majors at the school.
After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, practical nursing graduates from Northshore Technical College-Sullivan Main Campus carry an average student debt load of $20,664.
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Northwest Mississippi Community College ranked #12 on this year’s Most Popular Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region list. NWCC is a moderately-sized public school located in the distant town of Senatobia.
Women make up 94% of the practical nursing majors at the school.
The average amount in student loans that practical nursing majors at NWCC take out while working on their Undergraduate Certificate is $13,702.
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Galen College of Nursing - Louisville landed the #13 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate practical nursing and nursing assistants programs. Galen College of Nursing - Louisville is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Louisville.
Women make up 97% of the practical nursing majors at the school.
On average, practical nursing graduates from Galen College of Nursing - Louisville take out $21,279 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $107, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
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Wallace Community College, Dothan came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Wallace, Dothan is a small public school located in the city of Dothan.
Of the 108 students majoring in practical nursing at Wallace, Dothan, 5% are male and 95% are female.
The average amount in student loans that practical nursing majors at Wallace, Dothan take out while working on their Undergraduate Certificate is $14,498.
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Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Dickson ranked #15 on this year’s Most Popular Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the town of Dickson, TCAT - Dickson is a public college with a small student population.
Of the 104 students majoring in practical nursing at TCAT - Dickson, 8% are male and 92% are female.
Practical Nursing majors at TCAT - Dickson take out an average of $16,721 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.
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Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Elizabethton 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. Located in the rural area of Elizabethton, TCAT - Elizabethton is a public school with a small student population.
Women make up 95% of the practical nursing majors at the school.
On average, practical nursing graduates from TCAT - Elizabethton take out $14,609 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.
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Pearl River Community College came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the rural area of Poplarville, Pearl River Community College is a public school with a small student population.
About 93% of the students majoring in practical nursing at the school are women while 7% are male.
Practical Nursing majors at Pearl River Community College take out an average of $17,684 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.
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With a ranking of #17, Mississippi Gulf Coast 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 rural area of Perkinston, Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
Women make up 89% of the practical nursing majors at the school.
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South College came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. South College is a moderately-sized private for-profit school located in the midsize city of Knoxville.
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Holmes Community College came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Holmes Community College is a small public school located in the rural area of Goodman.
Women make up 93% of the practical nursing majors at the school.
The average amount in student loans that practical nursing majors at Holmes Community College take out while working on their Undergraduate Certificate is $20,036.
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South Louisiana Community College landed the #21 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate practical nursing and nursing assistants programs. Located in the medium-sized city of Lafayette, South Louisiana Community College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
Women make up 94% of the practical nursing majors at the school.
After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, practical nursing graduates from South Louisiana Community College carry an average student debt load of $18,533.
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Hinds Community College ranked #22 on this year’s Most Popular Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the fringe town of Raymond, Hinds Community College is a public school with a fairly large student population.
About 92% of the students majoring in practical nursing at the school are women while 8% are male.
The average amount in student loans that practical nursing majors at Hinds Community College take out while working on their Undergraduate Certificate is $24,717.
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With a ranking of #23, Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Jackson 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 Jackson, TCAT - Jackson is a public college with a small student population.
Women make up 96% of the practical nursing majors at the school.
Practical Nursing majors at TCAT - Jackson take out an average of $14,510 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.
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Cambridge Institute of Allied Health & Technology 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 #24 on the list. Cambridge Institute of Allied Health & Technology is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Altamonte Springs.
Women make up 97% of the practical nursing majors at the school.
The average amount in student loans that practical nursing majors at Cambridge Institute of Allied Health & Technology take out while working on their Undergraduate Certificate is $23,010.
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With a ranking of #25, Bishop State Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for practical nursing and nursing assistants students working on their undergraduate certificate. Bishop State Community College is a small public school located in the midsize city of Mobile.
Women make up 89% of the practical nursing majors at the school.
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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 Southeast Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 51 | Southern Crescent Technical College | Griffin, GA |
| 51 | Coastal Pines Technical College | Waycross, GA |
| 53 | Pinellas Technical College-St. Petersburg | Saint Petersburg, FL |
| 53 | Charlotte Technical College | Port Charlotte, FL |
| 55 | Mercy Hospital School of Practical Nursing-Plantation General Hospital | Miami, FL |
| 55 | Lorenzo Walker Technical College | Naples, FL |
| 57 | Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Crossville | Crossville, TN |
| 58 | Infinity College | Lafayette, LA |
| 59 | Herzing University - Birmingham | Birmingham, AL |
| 60 | Chattahoochee Valley Community College | Phenix City, AL |
| 60 | Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Nashville | Nashville, TN |
| 62 | Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Hohenwald | Hohenwald, TN |
| 63 | Tri-County Technical College | Pendleton, SC |
| 63 | Black River Technical College | Pocahontas, AR |
| 63 | Galen College of Nursing - Tampa Bay | Saint Petersburg, FL |
| 63 | Gaston College | Dallas, NC |
| 63 | Northwest-Shoals Community College | Muscle Shoals, AL |
Best Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants Colleges by State
Explore the best practical nursing and nursing assistants schools for a specific state in the Southeast region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Alabama | 15 |
| Kentucky | 47 |
| Tennessee | 14 |
| Louisiana | 21 |
| Mississippi | 0 |
| Florida | 0 |
| Arkansas | 31 |
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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