2023 Best Value Nursing Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region
Highlighting Quality Schools With More Affordable Prices
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. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school or bootcamp that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.
The Best Value Nursing Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking is one of many tools that Nursing Degree Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 265 schools in the Southeast Region to see which ones offered the best value associate degree programs for nursing students. The goal was to highlight schools with more affordable prices than others offering similar quality experiences.
Our ranking of value is based on the quality of a program as defined in our per sticker price dollar. Specifically, our score for quality is discounted by the published tuition and fees charged by the given college. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The more quality your dollar buys, the better the value.
In our regional and nationwide rankings, out-of-state tution and fees are used in our calculations. For statewide rankings, we use average in-state tuition and fees.
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Top Value Nursing Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region of the U.S.
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Our analysis found Coahoma Community College to be the best value school for nursing students who want to pursue a associate degree in the Southeast Region . Coahoma Community College is a public institution located in Clarksdale, Mississippi. The school has a small population, and it awarded 20 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Coahoma Community College are $3,003 per year. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $12,935 in student loans.
Coahoma Community College is primarily an online school, so it is a great choice for returning adults and students who work full time.
A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Arkansas State University - Newport is a great place for nursing students working on their associate degree who want the most bang for their educational buck. Newport, Arkansas is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 65 students in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at ASUN are $4,320 a year. Associate Degree recipients from this school accumulate an average of $15,938 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at ASUN. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 62% took at least some of their classes online.
ASUN excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 10% of all schools on our Best Nursing Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Southern Regional Technical College. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Value Nursing Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Southern Regional Technical College is a small public school located in Thomasville, Georgia that handed out 105 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Southwest Georgia Technical College undergraduate students pay an average of $5,402 in tuition and fees each year. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $13,212 in student loans.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Southwest Georgia Technical College. In 2019-2020 about 62% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Southwest Georgia Technical College also made our Best Nursing Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list, coming in at #5.
The excellent associate degree programs at South Louisiana Community College helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best value nursing schools in the Southeast Region . Lafayette, Louisiana is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 76 students in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at South Louisiana Community College are $4,205 per year. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $16,545 in student loans.
Online courses are available at South Louisiana Community College, 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, 29% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Arkansas Community College - Batesville. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Value Nursing Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Batesville, Arkansas is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 64 students in 2020-2021.
UACCB undergraduate students pay an average of $3,438 in tuition and fees each year. On average, associate degree students take out $12,191 in loans while pursuing their degree.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at UACCB. During the 2019-2020 year, about 53% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
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Delgado Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for nursing students to get an associate degree. It came in at #6 on the list. This fairly large public school is located in New Orleans, Louisiana, and it awarded 275 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Delgado Community College are $4,079 per year. On average, associate degree students take out $26,862 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Delgado Community College. During the 2019-2020 year, about 71% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Louisiana Delta Community College landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value associate degree nursing programs. LDCC is a public institution located in Monroe, Louisiana. The school has a small population, and it awarded 37 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
LDCC undergraduate students pay an average of $4,159 in tuition and fees each year. Associate Degree recipients from this school accumulate an average of $18,139 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at LDCC. In 2019-2020 about 63% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Athens Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for nursing students to get an associate degree. It came in at #8 on the list. Athens Technical College is a public institution located in Athens, Georgia. The school has a small population, and it awarded 54 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Athens Technical College undergraduate students pay an average of $5,462 in tuition and fees each year. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $14,099 in student loans.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Athens Technical College. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 45% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
In addition to its great value ranking, Athens Technical College is in the top 5% of all schools on our Best Nursing Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list.
With a ranking of #9, University of Arkansas Community College - Morrilton did quite well on this year’s best value schools for nursing students working on their associate degree. University of Arkansas Community College - Morrilton is a small public school located in Morrilton, Arkansas that handed out 37 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
UACCM undergraduate students pay an average of $4,128 in tuition and fees each year. On average, associate degree students take out $19,183 in loans while pursuing their degree.
UACCM does offer online classes for certain degree levels. During the 2019-2020 year, about 47% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
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NorthWest Arkansas Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for nursing students to get an associate degree. It came in at #10 on the list. NWACC is a public institution located in Bentonville, Arkansas. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 77 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at NWACC are $4,456 per year. Associate Degree recipients from this school accumulate an average of $15,871 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
One thing to take note of is that NWACC does offer online classes in some areas. In fact, around 79% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Fletcher Technical Community College landed the #11 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value associate degree nursing programs. Fletcher Technical Community College is located in Schriever, Louisiana and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 15 associate degrees to qualified students.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Fletcher Technical Community College are $3,981 a year. Associate Degree recipients from this school accumulate an average of $12,772 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Fletcher Technical Community College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 73% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Chattahoochee Technical College landed the #12 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value associate degree nursing programs. Located in Marietta, Georgia, the medium-sized public school awarded 53 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Chattahoochee Technical College are $5,602 per year. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $17,365 in student loans.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Chattahoochee Technical College. In 2019-2020 about 65% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
On top of its placing in our value ranking, Chattahoochee Technical College also did well on our Best Nursing Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. It’s in the top 10% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.
Bossier Parish Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for nursing students to get an associate degree. It came in at #13 on the list. Bossier Parish Community College is a public institution located in Bossier City, Louisiana. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 55 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Bossier Parish Community College undergraduate students pay an average of $4,284 in tuition and fees each year. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $23,507 in student loans.
Since Bossier Parish 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.
Oconee Fall Line Technical College landed the #14 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value associate degree nursing programs. OFTC is a public institution located in Sandersville, Georgia. The school has a small population, and it awarded 41 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
OFTC undergraduate students pay an average of $5,472 in tuition and fees each year. Associate Degree recipients from this school accumulate an average of $14,345 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since OFTC does offer online classes for certain majors. During the 2019-2020 year, about 68% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
In addition to its great value ranking, OFTC is in the top 15% of all schools on our Best Nursing Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list.
West Georgia Technical College ranked #15 on this year’s Best Value Nursing Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. West Georgia Technical College is a medium-sized public school situated in Waco, Georgia. It awarded 52 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at West Georgia Technical College are $5,452 per year. Associate Degree recipients from this school accumulate an average of $19,107 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at West Georgia Technical College. In 2019-2020 about 72% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
On top of its placing in our value ranking, West Georgia Technical College also did well on our Best Nursing Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. It’s in the top 15% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.
University of Arkansas Rich Mountain landed the #16 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value associate degree nursing programs. This very small public school is located in Mena, Arkansas, and it awarded 22 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at UA Rich Mountain are $3,816 per year.
Some students may be able to take online classes at UA Rich Mountain. During the 2019-2020 year, about 70% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
With a ranking of #17, Trident Technical College did quite well on this year’s best value schools for nursing students working on their associate degree. Charleston, South Carolina is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 191 students in 2020-2021.
Trident Technical College undergraduate students pay an average of $8,690 in tuition and fees each year. Associate Degree recipients from this school accumulate an average of $26,670 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Trident Technical College. In 2019-2020 about 89% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Trident Technical College not only placed well in our value ranking, but it is also #1 on our Best Nursing Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list.
Southern Crescent Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for nursing students to get an associate degree. It came in at #18 on the list. Southern Crescent Technical College is a small public school located in Griffin, Georgia that handed out 36 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Southern Crescent Technical College are $5,526 a year. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $16,750 in student loans.
Online courses are available at Southern Crescent 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 75% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Southern Crescent Technical College excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 20% of all schools on our Best Nursing Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list.
Pearl River Community College landed the #19 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value associate degree nursing programs. Pearl River Community College is a small public school located in Poplarville, Mississippi that handed out 86 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Pearl River Community College are $4,500 a year. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $13,691 in student loans.
Pearl River 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, 58% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Arkansas Northeastern College came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Nursing Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Arkansas Northeastern College is located in Blytheville, Arkansas and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 24 associate degrees to qualified students.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Arkansas Northeastern College are $4,138 a year. On average, associate degree students take out $11,336 in loans while pursuing their degree.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Arkansas Northeastern College. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 84% took at least some of their classes online.
Coastal Pines Technical College came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Nursing Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in Waycross, Georgia, the small public school awarded 15 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Coastal Pines Technical College are $4,906 per year.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Coastal Pines Technical College. During the 2019-2020 year, about 46% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Georgia Northwestern Technical College landed the #22 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value associate degree nursing programs. Georgia Northwestern Technical College is located in Rome, Georgia and has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 31 associate degrees to qualified students.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Georgia Northwestern Technical College are $5,462 per year. On average, associate degree students take out $14,482 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Georgia Northwestern Technical College. In 2019-2020 about 71% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Southeastern Technical College landed the #23 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value associate degree nursing programs. Southeastern Technical College is a small public school located in Vidalia, Georgia that handed out 46 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Southeastern Technical College are $5,527 a year. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $13,111 in student loans.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Southeastern Technical College. During the 2019-2020 year, about 68% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Gwinnett Technical College came in at #24 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Nursing Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Gwinnett Technical College is a medium-sized public school located in Lawrenceville, Georgia that handed out 70 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at GTC are $5,636 a year. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $20,433 in student loans.
GTC 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. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 69% took at least some of their classes online.
On top of its placing in our value ranking, GTC also did well on our Best Nursing Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. It’s in the top 20% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.
Meridian Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for nursing students to get an associate degree. It came in at #25 on the list. MCC is a public institution located in Meridian, Mississippi. The school has a small population, and it awarded 143 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at MCC are $5,428 per year. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $14,189 in student loans.
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 2019-2020 about 38% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Rest of the Best Value Nursing Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region of the U.S.
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These schools also performed well in our best nursing schools ranking:
| Rank | School | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 41 | Atlanta Technical College | Atlanta, GA |
| 41 | College of the Albemarle | Elizabeth City, NC |
| 43 | Pitt Community College | Winterville, NC |
| 44 | Forsyth Technical Community College | Winston-Salem, NC |
| 45 | Arkansas State University Three Rivers | Malvern, AR |
| 46 | Baton Rouge Community College | Baton Rouge, LA |
| 46 | Hinds Community College | Raymond, MS |
| 46 | Columbus Technical College | Columbus, GA |
| 49 | Mississippi University for Women | Columbus, MS |
| 50 | Piedmont Technical College | Greenwood, SC |
| 51 | Chattahoochee Valley Community College | Phenix City, AL |
| 52 | Jones County Junior College | Ellisville, MS |
| 52 | Santa Fe College | Gainesville, FL |
| 54 | Aiken Technical College | Graniteville, SC |
| 54 | Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College | Orangeburg, SC |
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*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.
References
- 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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