2023 Best Nursing Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region
With all the nursing programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Also, there are a number of trade schools and bootcamp with offerings that you might find attractive.
The Best Nursing Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region ranking is one of many tools that Nursing Degree Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 172 schools in the Southeast Region to see which undergraduate certificate programs offered the best educational experiences for nursing students. The factors used to develop this ranking include those related to how in-demand the school us, the overall quality of the school, and post-graduation wages, and more.
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Top Nursing Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region of the U.S.
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Our 2023 rankings named Rasmussen University - Florida the best school in the Southeast Region for nursing students working on their undergraduate certificate.
The average tuition and fees at Rasmussen University - Florida is $13,635. 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 $20,381 in student loans.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Rasmussen University - Florida does offer online classes for certain majors. During the 2019-2020 year, about 100% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Out of the 172 schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Herzing University - Birmingham landed the # 2 spot on the list.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $14,200 to cover tuition and fees at Herzing University - Birmingham. The school does not offer an in-state discount. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $23,286 in student loans.
Online courses are available at Herzing University - Birmingham, 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, 58% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Trident Technical College is a great place for nursing students working on their undergraduate certificate.
In-state students pay an average of $5,143 in tuition and fees if they attend Trident Technical College full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,690. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $20,057 in student loans.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Trident Technical College. During the 2019-2020 year, about 89% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Out of the 172 schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Bevill State Community College landed the # 4 spot on the list.
Students from Alabama who attend Bevill State Community College full time pay an average of $5,214 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $9,150. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $12,479 in loans while pursuing their degree.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Bevill State Community College. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 72% took at least some of their classes online.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend ECPI University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Nursing Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region list.
The average tuition and fees at ECPI University is $17,479. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from ECPI University accumulate an average of $19,560 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Some students may be able to take online classes at ECPI University. During the 2019-2020 year, about 44% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Athens Technical College landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best undergraduate certificate nursing programs.
Full-time students from Georgia pay an average of $3,062 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Athens Technical College. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $5,462. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Athens Technical College accumulate an average of $13,918 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
One thing to take note of is that Athens Technical College does offer online classes in some areas. During the 2019-2020 year, about 45% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
South Louisiana Community College came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Nursing Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region ranking.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $4,205 to cover tuition and fees at South Louisiana Community College. The school does not offer an in-state discount. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from South Louisiana Community College accumulate an average of $10,759 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at South Louisiana Community College. During the 2019-2020 year, about 29% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Arkansas State University - Newport came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Nursing Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region ranking.
In-state students pay an average of $2,856 in tuition and fees if they attend ASUN full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $4,320. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $14,197 in loans while pursuing their degree.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since ASUN does offer online classes for certain majors. In fact, around 62% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Coastal Pines Technical College landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best undergraduate certificate nursing programs.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Coastal Pines Technical College is $2,759. Out-of-state students pay an average of $4,906. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Coastal Pines Technical College accumulate an average of $14,572 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Online courses are available at Coastal Pines 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 46% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Sullivan University ranked #10 on this year’s Best Nursing Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region list.
By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $21,022 in student loans.
Sullivan University does offer online classes for certain degree levels. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 73% took at least some of their classes online.
McDowell Technical 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 #11 on the list.
In-state students pay an average of $1,926 in tuition and fees if they attend McDowell Technical Community College full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $6,534. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $11,313 in loans while pursuing their degree.
McDowell Technical Community College 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. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 91% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Oconee Fall Line Technical College ranked #12 on this year’s Best Nursing Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region list.
Students from Georgia who attend OFTC full time pay an average of $3,072 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $5,472. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $11,796 in loans while pursuing their degree.
OFTC 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. During the 2019-2020 year, about 68% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
With a ranking of #13, Gadsden State Community College did quite well on this year’s best schools for nursing students working on their undergraduate certificate.
Students from Alabama who attend GSCC full time pay an average of $5,248 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $9,184. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $8,548 in student loans.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at GSCC. In 2019-2020 about 71% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Montgomery 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 #14 on the list.
Full-time students from North Carolina pay an average of $2,538 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend MCC. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $8,682. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from MCC accumulate an average of $13,407 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Online courses are available at MCC, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In fact, around 68% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Chattahoochee Technical College came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Best Nursing Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region ranking.
Full-time students from Georgia pay an average of $3,202 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Chattahoochee Technical College. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $5,602. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Chattahoochee Technical College accumulate an average of $24,500 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Chattahoochee Technical College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. During the 2019-2020 year, about 65% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Georgia Northwestern Technical College ranked #16 on this year’s Best Nursing Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region list.
In-state students pay an average of $3,062 in tuition and fees if they attend Georgia Northwestern Technical College full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $5,462. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $9,541 in student loans.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Georgia Northwestern Technical College. In fact, around 71% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Forsyth Technical Community College came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Best Nursing Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region ranking.
In-state students pay an average of $2,152 in tuition and fees if they attend Forsyth Tech full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $7,168. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $19,249 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Forsyth Tech does offer online classes for certain degree levels. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 87% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Wallace Community College, Dothan came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Best Nursing Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region ranking.
Students from Alabama who attend Wallace, Dothan full time pay an average of $4,800 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,490. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $14,498 in student loans.
One thing to take note of is that Wallace, Dothan does offer online classes in some areas. In fact, around 51% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
With a ranking of #19, Lanier Technical 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 $3,666 in tuition and fees if they attend Lanier Technical College full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $6,666. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $14,594 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Lanier Technical College 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. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 49% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College landed the #20 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best undergraduate certificate nursing programs.
Full-time students from South Carolina pay an average of $5,714 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend OCtech. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $7,490. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from OCtech accumulate an average of $17,448 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at OCtech. In 2019-2020 about 84% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Coastal Alabama 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 #21 on the list.
Students from Alabama who attend Coastal Alabama Community College full time pay an average of $4,860 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $8,850.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Coastal Alabama Community College. During the 2019-2020 year, about 51% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Reid State Technical College landed the #22 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best undergraduate certificate nursing programs.
In-state students pay an average of $4,890 in tuition and fees if they attend Reid State Technical College full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,580. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Reid State Technical College accumulate an average of $21,726 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
With a ranking of #23, Northeast Alabama 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 Northeast is $4,860. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,850. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $8,817 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Online courses are available at Northeast, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In fact, around 82% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
With a ranking of #24, Northshore Technical Community College did quite well on this year’s best schools for nursing students working on their undergraduate certificate.
The average tuition and fees at Northshore Technical College-Sullivan Main Campus is $4,203. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $13,270 in loans while pursuing their degree.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Northshore Technical College-Sullivan Main Campus does offer online classes for certain majors. In 2019-2020 about 36% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Bluegrass Community and Technical 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 #25 on the list.
In-state students pay an average of $4,568 in tuition and fees if they attend Bluegrass Community and Technical College full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $15,320. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $14,569 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Bluegrass Community and Technical College. In 2019-2020 about 65% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Rest of the Top 15% Best Nursing Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region of the U.S.
Not only did these schools make the top 26 list, but they also landed in the top 15% of this year’s ranking:
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Honorable Mentions
These schools also performed well in our best nursing schools ranking:
| Rank | School | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 27 | North Florida College | Madison, FL |
| 28 | Augusta Technical College | Augusta, GA |
| 29 | Shelton State Community College | Tuscaloosa, AL |
| 30 | Southern Regional Technical College | Thomasville, GA |
| 31 | Wallace State Community College, Hanceville | Hanceville, AL |
| 32 | Beckfield College - Florence | Florence, KY |
| 33 | Southern Crescent Technical College | Griffin, GA |
| 34 | Holmes Community College | Goodman, MS |
| 35 | Palm Beach State College | Lake Worth, FL |
Notes and References
Footnotes
*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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