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Associate Degrees in Other Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants

358 Yearly Graduations
86% Women
67% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
There are 8 schools in the United States where you can get your associate degree in other practical nursing, vocational nursing and nursing assistants. In recent years, the majority of the students getting degrees in this area were female, and 67% were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

Education Levels of Other Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants Majors

During the most recent year for which data is available, 358 people earned their associate degree in other practical nursing, vocational nursing and nursing assistants. This earns it the #4 spot on the list of the most popular associate degree programs in the nation.

The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in other practical nursing, vocational nursing and nursing assistants at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Undergraduate Certificate 3,594
Basic Certificate 664
Associate Degree 358
Bachelor’s Degree 35
Doctor’s Degree 1
Graduate Certificate 1

Earnings of Other Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants Majors With Associate Degrees

We are unable to calculate the median earnings for other practical nursing, vocational nursing and nursing assistants majors with their associate degree due to lack of data.

Student Debt

We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for other practical nursing, vocational nursing and nursing assistants students who are associate degree holders.

Student Diversity

More women than men pursue their associate degree in other practical nursing, vocational nursing and nursing assistants. About 86.0% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 50
Women 308
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The racial-ethnic distribution of other practical nursing, vocational nursing and nursing assistants associate degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 129
Black or African American 28
Hispanic or Latino 59
White 32
International Students 0
Other Races/Ethnicities 110
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There are 8 colleges that offer an associate degree in other practical nursing, vocational nursing and nursing assistants. Learn more about the most popular 8 below:

#1

Unitek College

Fremont, California
254 Yearly Graduations
86% Women
67% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The most popular school in the United States for other practical nursing, vocational nursing and nursing assistants students seekingan associate degree is Unitek College. Each year, around 3,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 254 people received their associate degree in other practical nursing, vocational nursing and nursing assistants from Unitek College. About 86% of this group were women, and 67% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#2

PITC Institute

Wyncote, Pennsylvania
54 Yearly Graduations
92% Women
69% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

PITC Institute is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in other practical nursing, vocational nursing and nursing assistants. Roughly 300 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 54 people received their associate degree in other practical nursing, vocational nursing and nursing assistants from PITC Institute. Of these students, 92% were women and 69% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#3

Caribbean University - Bayamon

Bayamon, Puerto Rico
8 Yearly Graduations
50% Women

Caribbean University - Bayamon is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in other practical nursing, vocational nursing and nursing assistants. Each year, around 900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,478 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,200 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their associate degree in other practical nursing, vocational nursing and nursing assistants from Caribbean University - Bayamon. About 50% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#4

Caribbean University - Ponce

Ponce, Puerto Rico
7 Yearly Graduations
100% Women

The 4th most popular school in the country for other practical nursing, vocational nursing and nursing assistants majors who are seeking their associate degree is Caribbean University - Ponce. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,478 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,200 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their associate degree in other practical nursing, vocational nursing and nursing assistants from Caribbean University - Ponce. About 100% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#5

Caribbean University - Carolina

Carolina, Puerto Rico
5 Yearly Graduations
50% Women

Caribbean University - Carolina is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in other practical nursing, vocational nursing and nursing assistants. Roughly 200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,778 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,200 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their associate degree in other practical nursing, vocational nursing and nursing assistants from Caribbean University - Carolina. About 50% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

4 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
80% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Pennsylvania Institute of Technology comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in other practical nursing, vocational nursing and nursing assistants. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their associate degree in other practical nursing, vocational nursing and nursing assistants from Pennsylvania Institute of Technology. Around 80% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.

Below are some popular majors that are similar to other practical nursing, vocational nursing and nursing assistants that offer associate degrees.

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*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 at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.

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