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

337 Yearly Graduations
85% Women
76% 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 76% were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

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

In 2020-2021, 337 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 3,775
Basic Certificate 654
Associate Degree 337
Bachelor’s Degree 47
Doctor’s Degree 4

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 84.9% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 51
Women 286
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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 102
Black or African American 61
Hispanic or Latino 72
White 23
International Students 0
Other Races/Ethnicities 79
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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
82% Women
71% 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 2020-2021 academic year, 254 people received their associate degree in other practical nursing, vocational nursing and nursing assistants from Unitek College. About 82% of this group were women, and 71% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#2

PITC Institute

Wyncote, Pennsylvania
54 Yearly Graduations
96% Women
91% 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. The other practical nursing, vocational nursing and nursing assistants program at PITC Institute awarded 54 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 91% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 96% were women.

#3

Caribbean University - Bayamon

Bayamon, Puerto Rico
8 Yearly Graduations
88% 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 $4,656 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,115 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 8 associate degrees were handed out to other practical nursing, vocational nursing and nursing assistants majors at Caribbean University - Bayamon. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 88% were women.

#4

Caribbean University - Ponce

Ponce, Puerto Rico
7 Yearly Graduations
86% 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. Roughly 600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,657 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,115 per year. The other practical nursing, vocational nursing and nursing assistants program at Caribbean University - Ponce awarded 7 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 86% were women.

#5

Caribbean University - Carolina

Carolina, Puerto Rico
5 Yearly Graduations
100% 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. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,656 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,115 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 people received their associate degree in other practical nursing, vocational nursing and nursing assistants from Caribbean University - Carolina. About 100% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#5

Caribbean University - Vega Baja

Vega Baja, Puerto Rico
5 Yearly Graduations
80% Women

Caribbean University - Vega Baja 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 100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,656 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,112 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 associate degrees were handed out to other practical nursing, vocational nursing and nursing assistants majors at Caribbean University - Vega Baja. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% were women.

4 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
50% 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 2020-2021 academic year, 4 people received their associate degree in other practical nursing, vocational nursing and nursing assistants from Pennsylvania Institute of Technology. About 100% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

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

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Licensed Practical Nursing 1,565
Nursing Assistants & Aides 104

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

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