Nursing Assistants & Aides Basic Certificates
There are 490 schools in the United States where you can earn abasic certificate in Nursing Assistants & Aides. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and54% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 1.0% of Nursing Assistants & Aides graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Nursing Assistants & Aides Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 44,550 people earned theirNursing Assistants & Aides majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Nursing Assistants & Aides at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 992 |
| Associate’s Degree | 42 |
| Master’s Degree | 8,333 |
Earnings of Nursing Assistants & Aides Majors With Basic Certificates (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding abasic certificate in Nursing Assistants & Aides of $42,279 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $45,399 |
| 4 years | $42,279 |
| 5 years | $47,962 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their basic certificate in Nursing Assistants & Aides. About 88.3% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 5,076 |
| Women | 38,440 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Nursing Assistants & Aides graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 19,771 | 45.4% |
| Asian | 2,002 | 4.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10,280 | 23.6% |
| Black or African American | 7,267 | 16.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 539 | 1.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 108 | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 1,672 | 3.8% |
| Race Unknown | 1,454 | 3.3% |
| International Students | 423 | 1.0% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 1.0% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Nursing Assistants & Aides Programs for Basic Certificates
There are 594 colleges that offer a basic certificate in Nursing Assistants & Aides. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Nursing Assistants & Aides students seeking a basic certificate is Ivy Tech Community College. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2,392 people received their basic certificate in Nursing Assistants & Aides from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Nursing Assistants & Aides here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Gateway Technical College comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Nursing Assistants & Aides. This school awarded 663 basic certificates in Nursing Assistants & Aides in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
South Florida Institute of Technology comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Nursing Assistants & Aides. During the most recent year for which we have data, 612 people received their basic certificate in Nursing Assistants & Aides from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
College of Lake County comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Nursing Assistants & Aides. During the most recent year for which we have data, 587 people received their basic certificate in Nursing Assistants & Aides from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Madison Area Technical College is a popular choice for Nursing Assistants & Aides majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 560 people received their basic certificate in Nursing Assistants & Aides from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
William Rainey Harper College comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Nursing Assistants & Aides. This school awarded 535 basic certificates in Nursing Assistants & Aides in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Nursing Assistants & Aides here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Access Careers comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Nursing Assistants & Aides. This school awarded 525 basic certificates in Nursing Assistants & Aides in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Nursing Assistants & Aides here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Mountainland Technical College is a popular choice for Nursing Assistants & Aides majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 495 people received their basic certificate in Nursing Assistants & Aides from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Nursing Assistants & Aides here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Waukesha County Technical College is a popular choice for Nursing Assistants & Aides majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 476 people received their basic certificate in Nursing Assistants & Aides from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Nursing Assistants & Aides here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Johnson County Community College is a popular choice for Nursing Assistants & Aides majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 463 people received their basic certificate in Nursing Assistants & Aides from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Nursing Assistants & Aides here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Northeast Wisconsin Technical College comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Nursing Assistants & Aides. During the most recent year for which we have data, 461 people received their basic certificate in Nursing Assistants & Aides from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Western Iowa Tech Community College is a popular choice for Nursing Assistants & Aides majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 435 basic certificates in Nursing Assistants & Aides in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Nursing Assistants & Aides here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Moraine Valley Community College is a popular choice for Nursing Assistants & Aides majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 417 people received their basic certificate in Nursing Assistants & Aides from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Mesa Community College is a popular choice for Nursing Assistants & Aides majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 411 people received their basic certificate in Nursing Assistants & Aides from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Fox Valley Technical College is a popular choice for Nursing Assistants & Aides majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 402 basic certificates in Nursing Assistants & Aides in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Nursing Assistants & Aides here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Access Careers-Islandia comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Nursing Assistants & Aides. This school awarded 357 basic certificates in Nursing Assistants & Aides in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Columbus State Community College comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Nursing Assistants & Aides. During the most recent year for which we have data, 333 people received their basic certificate in Nursing Assistants & Aides from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Nursing Assistants & Aides. This school awarded 330 basic certificates in Nursing Assistants & Aides in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Nursing Assistants & Aides here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College is a popular choice for Nursing Assistants & Aides majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 327 people received their basic certificate in Nursing Assistants & Aides from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Chippewa Valley Technical College is a popular choice for Nursing Assistants & Aides majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 320 people received their basic certificate in Nursing Assistants & Aides from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Nursing Assistants & Aides that also offer basic certificates.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | 50,931 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants, Other | 4,506 |
References
The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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