2023 Best Value Nursing Undergraduate Certificate 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 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. This report analyzed 172 schools in the Southeast Region to see which ones offered the best value undergraduate certificate 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 Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region of the U.S.
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Our 2023 rankings named Coahoma Community College the best value school in the Southeast Region for nursing students working on their undergraduate certificate. Clarksdale, Mississippi is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out undergraduate certificates to 18 students in 2020-2021.
Coahoma Community College undergraduate students pay an average of $3,003 in tuition and fees each year. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $13,254 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 South Louisiana Community College is a great place for nursing students working on their undergraduate certificate who want the most bang for their educational buck. This medium-sized public school is located in Lafayette, Louisiana, and it awarded 94 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at South Louisiana Community College are $4,205 per year. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from this school accumulate an average of $10,759 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at South Louisiana Community College. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 29% took at least some of their classes online.
South Louisiana Community College also claimed a spot on our Best Nursing Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region list. It’s in the top 5% of all schools in this category.
The excellent undergraduate certificate programs at Arkansas State University - Newport helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best value nursing schools in the Southeast Region . Newport, Arkansas is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out undergraduate certificates to 191 students in 2020-2021.
ASUN undergraduate students pay an average of $4,320 in tuition and fees each year. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $14,197 in loans while pursuing their degree.
ASUN does offer online classes for certain degree levels. During the 2019-2020 year, about 62% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
ASUN excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 5% of all schools on our Best Nursing Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region list.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Northshore Technical Community College. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Value Nursing Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in Bogalusa, Louisiana, the small public school handed out 123 undergraduate certificate awards in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Northshore Technical College-Sullivan Main Campus are $4,203 per year. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from this school accumulate an average of $13,270 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 Northshore Technical College-Sullivan Main Campus does offer online classes for certain majors. During the 2019-2020 year, about 36% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
In addition to its great value ranking, Northshore Technical College-Sullivan Main Campus is in the top 15% of all schools on our Best Nursing Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region list.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Coastal Pines Technical College. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Value Nursing Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region list. Coastal Pines Technical College is located in Waycross, Georgia and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 62 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.
Coastal Pines Technical College undergraduate students pay an average of $4,906 in tuition and fees each year. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $14,572 in student loans.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Coastal Pines Technical College does offer online classes for certain majors. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 46% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
In addition to its great value ranking, Coastal Pines Technical College is in the top 5% of all schools on our Best Nursing Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region list.
With a ranking of #6, Athens Technical College did quite well on this year’s best value schools for nursing students working on their undergraduate certificate. Athens Technical College is a small public school located in Athens, Georgia that handed out 28 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Athens Technical College are $5,462 per year. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $13,918 in student loans.
Athens Technical College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 45% took at least some of their classes online.
On top of its placing in our value ranking, Athens Technical College also did well on our Best Nursing Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region list. It’s in the top 5% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.
Louisiana Delta Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for nursing students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #7 on the list. Monroe, Louisiana is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out undergraduate certificates to 127 students in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at LDCC are $4,159 per year. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $12,683 in student loans.
Some students may be able to take online classes at LDCC. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 63% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
With a ranking of #8, University of Arkansas Community College - Morrilton did quite well on this year’s best value schools for nursing students working on their undergraduate certificate. This small public school is located in Morrilton, Arkansas, and it awarded 25 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
UACCM undergraduate students pay an average of $4,128 in tuition and fees each year.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at UACCM. In 2019-2020 about 47% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
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University of Arkansas Community College - Batesville landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value undergraduate certificate nursing programs. Located in Batesville, Arkansas, the small public school awarded 17 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at UACCB are $3,438 a year. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from this school accumulate an average of $12,578 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
One thing to take note of is that UACCB does offer online classes in some areas. During the 2019-2020 year, about 53% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
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Oconee Fall Line Technical College ranked #10 on this year’s Best Value Nursing Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region list. OFTC is a small public school situated in Sandersville, Georgia. It awarded 26 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
OFTC undergraduate students pay an average of $5,472 in tuition and fees each year. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from this school accumulate an average of $11,796 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. In 2019-2020 about 68% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
OFTC excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 10% of all schools on our Best Nursing Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region list.
With a ranking of #11, Georgia Northwestern Technical College did quite well on this year’s best value schools for nursing students working on their undergraduate certificate. Georgia Northwestern Technical College is located in Rome, Georgia and has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 46 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.
Georgia Northwestern Technical College undergraduate students pay an average of $5,462 in tuition and fees each year. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from this school accumulate an average of $9,541 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Georgia Northwestern Technical College. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 71% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
On top of its placing in our value ranking, Georgia Northwestern Technical College also did well on our Best Nursing Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region list. It’s in the top 10% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.
Chattahoochee Technical College landed the #12 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value undergraduate certificate nursing programs. Located in Marietta, Georgia, the medium-sized public school awarded 40 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Chattahoochee Technical College are $5,602 a year. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from this school accumulate an average of $24,500 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Chattahoochee Technical College. During the 2019-2020 year, about 65% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
On top of its placing in our value ranking, Chattahoochee Technical College also did well on our Best Nursing Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region list. It’s in the top 10% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.
With a ranking of #13, South Arkansas Community College did quite well on this year’s best value schools for nursing students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in El Dorado, Arkansas, the small public school awarded 36 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at SouthArk are $4,812 per year. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $17,796 in loans while pursuing their degree.
One thing to take note of is that SouthArk does offer online classes in some areas. During the 2019-2020 year, about 58% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
University of Arkansas Rich Mountain ranked #13 on this year’s Best Value Nursing Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region list. UA Rich Mountain is located in Mena, Arkansas and has a very small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 21 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.
UA Rich Mountain undergraduate students pay an average of $3,816 in tuition and fees each year. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $7,469 in student loans.
One thing to take note of is that UA Rich Mountain does offer online classes in some areas. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 70% took at least some of their classes online.
Southern Regional Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for nursing students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #15 on the list. Southwest Georgia Technical College is located in Thomasville, Georgia and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 66 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Southwest Georgia Technical College are $5,402 a year. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $12,869 in student loans.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Southwest Georgia Technical College. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 62% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Southwest Georgia Technical College also claimed a spot on our Best Nursing Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region list. It’s in the top 20% of all schools in this category.
Fletcher Technical Community College landed the #16 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value undergraduate certificate nursing programs. Located in Schriever, Louisiana, the small public school handed out 14 undergraduate certificate awards in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Fletcher Technical Community College are $3,981 a year.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Fletcher Technical Community College. 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.
Southern Crescent Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for nursing students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #17 on the list. Southern Crescent Technical College is a public institution located in Griffin, Georgia. The school has a small population, and it awarded 62 undergraduate certificates 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. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from this school accumulate an average of $19,768 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Southern Crescent 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. During the 2019-2020 year, about 75% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Southern Crescent Technical College also claimed a spot on our Best Nursing Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region list. It’s in the top 20% of all schools in this category.
Augusta Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for nursing students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #18 on the list. This small public school is located in Augusta, Georgia, and it awarded 15 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
Augusta Technical College undergraduate students pay an average of $5,632 in tuition and fees each year. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from this school accumulate an average of $12,856 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
One thing to take note of is that Augusta Technical College does offer online classes in some areas. In fact, around 66% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
In addition to its great value ranking, Augusta Technical College is in the top 20% of all schools on our Best Nursing Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region list.
Southeastern Technical College landed the #19 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value undergraduate certificate nursing programs. Located in Vidalia, Georgia, the small public school awarded 32 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2020-2021.
Southeastern Technical College undergraduate students pay an average of $5,527 in tuition and fees each year. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from this school accumulate an average of $14,580 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Southeastern 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. During the 2019-2020 year, about 68% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Central Georgia Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for nursing students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #20 on the list. Central Georgia Technical College is a medium-sized public school located in Warner Robins, Georgia that handed out 77 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
CGTC undergraduate students pay an average of $5,442 in tuition and fees each year. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $14,685 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at CGTC. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 63% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Wiregrass Georgia Technical College landed the #21 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value undergraduate certificate nursing programs. Wiregrass Georgia Technical College is located in Valdosta, Georgia and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 39 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.
Wiregrass Georgia Technical College undergraduate students pay an average of $5,552 in tuition and fees each year. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $13,787 in student loans.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Wiregrass Georgia Technical College. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 54% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Pearl River Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for nursing students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #21 on the list. Located in Poplarville, Mississippi, the small public school handed out 98 undergraduate certificate awards 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 undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $10,117 in student loans.
One thing to take note of is that Pearl River Community College does offer online classes in some areas. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 58% took at least some of their classes online.
McDowell Technical Community College ranked #23 on this year’s Best Value Nursing Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region list. McDowell Technical Community College is a public institution located in Marion, North Carolina. The school has a small population, and it awarded 35 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at McDowell Technical Community College are $6,534 per year. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $11,313 in student loans.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at McDowell Technical Community College. In fact, around 91% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
In addition to its great value ranking, McDowell Technical Community College is in the top 10% of all schools on our Best Nursing Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region list.
Itawamba Community College ranked #24 on this year’s Best Value Nursing Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in Fulton, Mississippi, the small public school handed out 42 undergraduate certificate awards in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at ICC are $5,360 per year. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $19,245 in loans while pursuing their degree.
ICC 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, 70% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
With a ranking of #25, Savannah Technical College did quite well on this year’s best value schools for nursing students working on their undergraduate certificate. Savannah, Georgia is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out undergraduate certificates to 17 students in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Savannah Tech are $5,442 a year. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from this school accumulate an average of $13,278 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Savannah Tech. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 75% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
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These schools also performed well in our best nursing schools ranking:
| Rank | School | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 27 | Mississippi Delta Community College | Moorhead, MS |
| 28 | Delgado Community College | New Orleans, LA |
| 29 | Lanier Technical College | Oakwood, GA |
| 30 | Georgia Piedmont Technical College | Clarkston, GA |
| 30 | Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas | Helena, AR |
| 32 | Ogeechee Technical College | Statesboro, GA |
| 33 | Nunez Community College | Chalmette, LA |
| 34 | Forsyth Technical Community College | Winston-Salem, NC |
| 35 | South Georgia Technical College | Americus, GA |
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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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