2023 Best Nursing Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region
There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which nursing program is right for you. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. Or you may find the programs at a trade school or bootcamp to be a better alternative for you.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Nursing Degree Search has developed this Best Nursing Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. This report analyzed 35 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region to see which ones offered the best undergraduate certificate programs for nursing students. Factors related to overall quality of the school, post-graduation earnings, average student debt, and more accumulated were considered when coming up with this list.
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Our analysis found Eastwick College - Hackensack to be the best school for nursing students who want to pursue a undergraduate certificate in the Middle Atlantic Region .
Eastwick College - Hackensack does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $17,424. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $19,378 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Eastwick College - Hackensack. In fact, around 32% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
The excellent undergraduate certificate programs at Lincoln Technical Institute - Allentown helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best nursing schools in the Middle Atlantic Region .
Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Lincoln Tech - Allentown accumulate an average of $17,968 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Delaware Technical Community College - Terry. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Nursing Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Delaware Tech is $4,945. Out-of-state students pay an average of $11,808. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Delaware Tech accumulate an average of $19,470 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Online courses are available at Delaware Tech, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 93% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Union County College. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Nursing Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list.
On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $24,845 in loans while pursuing their degree.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Union County College does offer online classes for certain majors. In fact, around 99% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Out of the 35 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Allegany College of Maryland landed the # 5 spot on the list.
In-state students pay an average of $8,270 in tuition and fees if they attend Allegany College of Maryland full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $10,280. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $18,230 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Allegany College of Maryland does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. In 2019-2020 about 69% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Harrisburg Area Community College ranked #6 on this year’s Best Nursing Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list.
In-state students pay an average of $8,295 in tuition and fees if they attend HACC full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $9,818. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $17,555 in loans while pursuing their degree.
One thing to take note of is that HACC does offer online classes in some areas. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 50% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Hagerstown Community College came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Nursing Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking.
In-state students pay an average of $6,390 in tuition and fees if they attend HCC full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,190. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from HCC accumulate an average of $14,931 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at HCC. In 2019-2020 about 87% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Penn Commercial Business/Technical School ranked #8 on this year’s Best Nursing Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list.
The average tuition and fees at Penn Commercial is $12,075. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $11,218 in student loans.
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Suffolk County Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for nursing students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #9 on the list.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Suffolk County Community College is $6,270. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $11,740. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $21,266 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Suffolk County Community College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 79% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
With a ranking of #10, Baltimore City Community College did quite well on this year’s best schools for nursing students working on their undergraduate certificate.
In-state students pay an average of $3,314 in tuition and fees if they attend Baltimore City Community College full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $7,394. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Baltimore City Community College accumulate an average of $11,086 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Since Baltimore City Community College is primarily an online school, it is an excellent choice for undergraduate students who need more flexibility than what is offered at some other schools.
Berkeley College - Woodland Park came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Nursing Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking.
Berkeley College - Woodland Park does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $26,085. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $16,260 in student loans.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Berkeley College - Woodland Park does offer online classes for certain majors. During the 2019-2020 year, about 94% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Salem Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for nursing students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #12 on the list.
By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $18,694 in student loans.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Salem County College. In fact, around 89% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
North Country Community College ranked #13 on this year’s Best Nursing Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list.
Full-time students from New York pay an average of $6,562 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend North Country Community College. Out-of-state students pay an average of $13,734. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $20,130 in student loans.
One thing to take note of is that North Country Community College does offer online classes in some areas. In 2019-2020 about 95% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
With a ranking of #14, Northampton County Area Community College did quite well on this year’s best schools for nursing students working on their undergraduate certificate.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Northampton Community College is $10,350. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $15,270. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Northampton Community College accumulate an average of $24,960 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Online courses are available at Northampton Community College, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 73% took at least some of their classes online.
With a ranking of #15, Pittsburgh Technical College did quite well on this year’s best schools for nursing students working on their undergraduate certificate.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $16,699 to cover tuition and fees at Pittsburgh Technical College. The school does not offer an in-state discount. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Pittsburgh Technical College accumulate an average of $17,046 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Online courses are available at Pittsburgh Technical College, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. During the 2019-2020 year, about 27% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
With a ranking of #16, Lehigh Carbon Community College did quite well on this year’s best schools for nursing students working on their undergraduate certificate.
Students from Pennsylvania who attend LCCC full time pay an average of $8,430 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $12,060. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $20,130 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Some students may be able to take online classes at LCCC. During the 2019-2020 year, about 87% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Howard Community College came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Best Nursing Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking.
Full-time students from Maryland pay an average of $7,380 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend HCC. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,973. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $26,341 in student loans.
Online courses are available at HCC, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In fact, around 79% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Wor-Wic Community College ranked #18 on this year’s Best Nursing Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list.
Full-time students from Maryland pay an average of $6,720 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Wor-Wic Community College. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $8,280. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $14,435 in loans while pursuing their degree.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Wor-Wic Community College. During the 2019-2020 year, about 81% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Community College of Baltimore County ranked #19 on this year’s Best Nursing Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list.
In-state students pay an average of $6,918 in tuition and fees if they attend CCBC full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $10,062. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $20,025 in student loans.
CCBC does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. In 2019-2020 about 92% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Monroe College ranked #20 on this year’s Best Nursing Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $16,686 to cover tuition and fees at Monroe College. The school does not offer an in-state discount. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Monroe College accumulate an average of $16,127 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
One thing to take note of is that Monroe College does offer online classes in some areas. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 37% took at least some of their classes online.
With a ranking of #21, Anne Arundel Community College did quite well on this year’s best schools for nursing students working on their undergraduate certificate.
Full-time students from Maryland pay an average of $8,900 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend AACC. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $13,550. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $19,318 in student loans.
Some students may be able to take online classes at AACC. During the 2019-2020 year, about 96% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Cecil College ranked #22 on this year’s Best Nursing Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Cecil College is $8,070. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $9,510.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Cecil College. In fact, around 93% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
College of Southern Maryland ranked #23 on this year’s Best Nursing Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list.
In-state students pay an average of $7,050 in tuition and fees if they attend CSM full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $9,030. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $13,169 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Online courses are available at CSM, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 99% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Carroll Community College ranked #24 on this year’s Best Nursing Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list.
Full-time students from Maryland pay an average of $6,798 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Carroll Community College. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,688.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Carroll Community College. In 2019-2020 about 89% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
With a ranking of #25, Medgar Evers College did quite well on this year’s best schools for nursing students working on their undergraduate certificate.
In-state students pay an average of $7,352 in tuition and fees if they attend Medgar full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $15,302. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $11,401 in student loans.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Medgar does offer online classes for certain majors. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 100% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
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*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.
References
- Read more about our ranking methodology.
- 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 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).
- Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.
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