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

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$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.

There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which nursing program is right for you. 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 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.

The following schools top our list of the Most Popular Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate Colleges.

#1

ECPI University

Virginia Beach, VA

Our analysis found ECPI University to be the most popular school for practical nursing and nursing assistants students who want to pursue a undergraduate certificate in the Southeast Region . Located in the 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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The in-demand undergraduate certificate programs at Wallace State Community College, Hanceville helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular practical nursing and nursing assistants schools in the Southeast Region . Located in the distant town of Hanceville, Wallace State, Hanceville is a public school with a moderately-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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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Arkansas State University - Newport is a great place for practical nursing and nursing assistants students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in the rural area of Newport, ASUN 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 ASUN accumulate an average of around $16,025 in student debt.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Rasmussen University - Florida. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the 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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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Coastal Alabama Community College. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region list. Coastal Alabama Community College is a medium-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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Standard Healthcare Services - College of Nursing 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 #6 on the list. Located in the suburb of Falls Church, Standard College of Nursing is a private for-profit school with a 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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With a ranking of #7, John C Calhoun 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. Located in the rural area of Tanner, Calhoun Community College is a public school with a medium-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 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 distant 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 ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the small 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 landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate practical nursing and nursing assistants programs. Located in the rural area of Monroe, LDCC is a public college 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 landed the #11 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate practical nursing and nursing assistants programs. Located in the rural area of Bogalusa, Northshore Technical College-Sullivan Main Campus is a public school 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 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. 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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With a ranking of #13, Galen College of Nursing - Louisville did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for practical nursing and nursing assistants students working on their undergraduate certificate. Galen College of Nursing - Louisville is a small private for-profit school located in the large 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 small 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 landed the #15 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate practical nursing and nursing assistants programs. Located in the distant town of Dickson, TCAT - Dickson is a public college with a fairly 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 came in at #16 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 Elizabethton, TCAT - Elizabethton is a public school with a fairly 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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#17

Pearl River Community College

Poplarville, MS

Pearl River 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 #17 on the list. Located in the remote 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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Mississippi Gulf Coast 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 Perkinston, Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

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

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#19

South College

Knoxville, TN

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 medium-sized private for-profit school located in the midsize city of Knoxville.

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#19

Holmes Community College

Goodman, MS

With a ranking of #19, Holmes Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for practical nursing and nursing assistants students working on their undergraduate certificate. 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 came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the midsize city of Lafayette, South Louisiana Community College is a public 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 South Louisiana Community College carry an average student debt load of $18,533.

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#22

Hinds Community College

Raymond, MS

Hinds 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 #22 on the list. Located in the town of Raymond, Hinds Community College is a public college with a 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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Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Jackson landed the #23 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate practical nursing and nursing assistants programs. Located in the small 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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With a ranking of #24, Cambridge Institute of Allied Health & Technology did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for practical nursing and nursing assistants students working on their undergraduate certificate. 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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Bishop State Community College landed the #25 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate practical nursing and nursing assistants programs. Bishop State Community College is a small public school located in the city of Mobile.

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

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#30

Central Georgia Technical College

Warner Robins, GA
#31

Gwinnett Institute

Orlando, FL
#34

Ozarka College

Melbourne, AR
#36

Suncoast Technical College

Sarasota, FL
#38

Jones County Junior College

Ellisville, MS
#38

Pasco-Hernando State College

New Port Richey, FL
#43

Sheridan Technical College

Hollywood, FL
#46

MedQuest College

Louisville, KY
#49

ATA Career Education

Spring Hill, FL

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 colleges 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

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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