2023 Most Popular Nursing Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region
There are so many nursing programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one 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.
Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Nursing Degree Search has created the Most Popular Nursing Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 342 schools in the Southeast Region to see which undergraduate certificate programs were the most popular for nursing students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from each school on the list.
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Most Popular Nursing Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region of the U.S.
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Our analysis found ECPI University to be the most popular school for nursing students who want to pursue a undergraduate certificate in the Southeast Region . Located in Virginia Beach, Virginia, the fairly large private for-profit school awarded 818 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2020-2021.
ECPI University does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $17,479. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $19,560 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 94% of those degree recipients were women.
One thing to take note of is that ECPI University does offer online classes in some areas. In 2019-2020 about 44% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
You’ll be in good company if you attend Wallace State Community College, Hanceville. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Most Popular Nursing Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region list. Wallace State, Hanceville is a medium-sized public school situated in Hanceville, Alabama. It awarded 216 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $4,860 in tuition and fees if they attend Wallace State, Hanceville full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,550. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $14,145 in student loans. Around 89% of those degree recipients were women.
Wallace State, Hanceville 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 56% took at least some of their classes online.
The excellent undergraduate certificate programs at Arkansas State University - Newport helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular nursing schools in the Southeast Region . Located in Newport, Arkansas, the small public school handed out 191 undergraduate certificate awards in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at ASUN is $2,856. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $4,320. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from ASUN accumulate an average of $14,197 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 89% of those degree recipients were women.
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.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Rasmussen University - Florida. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Nursing Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region list. Rasmussen University - Florida is a private for-profit institution located in Ocala, Florida. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 155 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
Rasmussen University - Florida does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $13,635. 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 $20,381 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 94% were women.
One thing to take note of is that Rasmussen University - Florida does offer online classes in some areas. In 2019-2020 about 100% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
You’ll be in good company if you attend Coastal Alabama Community College. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Most Popular Nursing Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region list. Coastal Alabama Community College is located in Bay Minette, Alabama and has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 149 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Coastal Alabama Community College is $4,860. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,850. Of those students who received their degree, 92% were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Coastal Alabama Community College. In fact, around 51% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Standard Healthcare Services - College of Nursing landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate nursing programs. Standard College of Nursing is a very small private for-profit school situated in Falls Church, Virginia. It awarded 143 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $20,104 in student loans. Around 88% of those degree recipients were women.
Interested in an online degree? Then you definitely want to check out Standard College of Nursing. Every undergraduate student at the school took at least one class online.
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John C Calhoun State Community College landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate nursing programs. Located in Tanner, Alabama, the medium-sized public school awarded 131 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from Alabama pay an average of $4,940 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Calhoun Community College. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,630. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $13,025 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 88% of those degree recipients were women.
Calhoun 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. In 2019-2020 about 78% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Bevill State Community College landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate nursing programs. Jasper, Alabama is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out undergraduate certificates to 128 students in 2020-2021.
Students from Alabama who attend Bevill State Community College full time pay an average of $5,214 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $9,150. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $12,479 in student loans. Around 84% of those degree recipients were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Bevill State Community College. During the 2019-2020 year, about 72% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Louisiana Delta Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for nursing students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #9 on the list. Located in Monroe, Louisiana, the small public school handed out 127 undergraduate certificate awards in 2020-2021.
LDCC does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $4,159. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $12,683 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 93% were women.
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.
Central Louisiana Technical Community College landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate nursing programs. Central Louisiana Technical Community College is a public institution located in Alexandria, Louisiana. The school has a small population, and it awarded 127 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
If you want to attend Central Louisiana Technical Community College, expect to pay an average of $4,098 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $10,014 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 90% of those degree recipients were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Central Louisiana Technical Community College does offer online classes for certain majors. During the 2019-2020 year, about 20% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
With a ranking of #11, Northshore Technical Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for nursing students working on their undergraduate certificate. Northshore Technical College-Sullivan Main Campus is a small public school situated in Bogalusa, Louisiana. It awarded 123 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
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. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $13,270 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 95% were women.
Northshore Technical College-Sullivan Main Campus does offer online classes for certain degree levels. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 36% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
With a ranking of #12, Northwest Mississippi Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for nursing students working on their undergraduate certificate. NWCC is located in Senatobia, Mississippi and has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 121 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.
Students from Mississippi who attend NWCC full time pay an average of $3,430 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $5,830. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $10,436 in student loans. Around 94% of those degree recipients were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since NWCC does offer online classes for certain majors. In fact, around 40% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Galen College of Nursing - Louisville came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Nursing Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. This small private for-profit school is located in Louisville, Kentucky, and it awarded 119 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Galen College of Nursing - Louisville accumulate an average of $21,279 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 97% were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Galen College of Nursing - Louisville. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 74% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Wallace Community College, Dothan came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Nursing Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Wallace, Dothan is located in Dothan, Alabama and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 108 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.
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. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $14,498 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 95% were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Wallace, Dothan. During the 2019-2020 year, about 51% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Dickson ranked #15 on this year’s Most Popular Nursing Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in Dickson, Tennessee, the very small public school awarded 104 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2020-2021.
On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $16,721 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 92% of those degree recipients were women.
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Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Elizabethton landed the #16 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate nursing programs. This very small public school is located in Elizabethton, Tennessee, and it awarded 102 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $15,222 in student loans. Around 95% of those degree recipients were women.
TCAT - Elizabethton does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In fact, around 5% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
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With a ranking of #17, Pearl River Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for nursing students working on their undergraduate certificate. Poplarville, Mississippi is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out undergraduate certificates to 98 students in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $3,500 in tuition and fees if they attend Pearl River Community College full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $4,500. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $10,117 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 93% were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Pearl River Community College. During the 2019-2020 year, about 58% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College ranked #17 on this year’s Most Popular Nursing Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region list. Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is a public institution located in Perkinston, Mississippi. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 98 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $3,950 in tuition and fees if they attend Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $7,250. Of those students who received their degree, 89% were women.
Mississippi Gulf Coast 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. During the 2019-2020 year, about 59% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Holmes Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for nursing students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #19 on the list. Located in Goodman, Mississippi, the small public school handed out 96 undergraduate certificate awards in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from Mississippi pay an average of $3,510 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Holmes Community College. Out-of-state students pay an average of $6,210. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $12,751 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 93% of those degree recipients were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Holmes Community College. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 70% took at least some of their classes online.
With a ranking of #19, South College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for nursing students working on their undergraduate certificate. This medium-sized private for-profit school is located in Knoxville, Tennessee, and it awarded 96 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
South College does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $17,335. 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 $22,637 in student loans. Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.
Online courses are available at South 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 89% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
South Louisiana Community College ranked #21 on this year’s Most Popular Nursing Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in Lafayette, Louisiana, the medium-sized public school handed out 94 undergraduate certificate awards in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees at South Louisiana Community College is $4,205. 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 South Louisiana Community College accumulate an average of $10,759 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 94% were women.
You may have the opportunity 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.
Hinds Community College came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Nursing Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Raymond, Mississippi is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out undergraduate certificates to 92 students in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Hinds Community College is $3,750. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $6,800. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $15,386 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 92% were women.
One thing to take note of is that Hinds Community College does offer online classes in some areas. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 52% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Jackson came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Nursing Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in Jackson, Tennessee, the small public school handed out 90 undergraduate certificate awards in 2020-2021.
By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $14,281 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 96% were women.
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Cambridge Institute of Allied Health & Technology came in at #24 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Nursing Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in Altamonte Springs, Florida, the very small private for-profit school handed out 89 undergraduate certificate awards in 2020-2021.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $15,330 to cover tuition and fees at Cambridge Institute of Allied Health & Technology. The school does not offer an in-state discount. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Cambridge Institute of Allied Health & Technology accumulate an average of $16,710 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 97% of those degree recipients were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Cambridge Institute of Allied Health & Technology. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 24% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Bishop State Community College ranked #25 on this year’s Most Popular Nursing Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region list. Mobile, Alabama is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out undergraduate certificates to 85 students in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Bishop State Community College is $4,860. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $8,550. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $14,177 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 89% of those degree recipients were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Bishop State Community College. During the 2019-2020 year, about 65% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Rest of the Top 50 Most Popular Nursing Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region of the U.S.
Not only did these schools make the top 50 list, but they also landed in the top 15% of this year’s ranking:
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| Rank | School | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 52 | Southern Crescent Technical College | Griffin, GA |
| 52 | Coastal Pines Technical College | Waycross, GA |
Honorable Mentions
These schools also performed well in our most popular nursing schools ranking:
| Rank | School | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 54 | Pinellas Technical College-St. Petersburg | Saint Petersburg, FL |
| 54 | Charlotte Technical College | Port Charlotte, FL |
| 56 | Lorenzo Walker Technical College | Naples, FL |
| 56 | Mercy Hospital School of Practical Nursing-Plantation General Hospital | Miami, FL |
| 58 | Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Crossville | Crossville, TN |
| 59 | Infinity College | Lafayette, LA |
| 60 | Herzing University - Birmingham | Birmingham, AL |
| 61 | Chattahoochee Valley Community College | Phenix City, AL |
| 61 | Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Nashville | Nashville, TN |
| 63 | Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Hohenwald | Hohenwald, TN |
| 64 | Gaston College | Dallas, NC |
| 64 | Northwest-Shoals Community College | Muscle Shoals, AL |
| 64 | Black River Technical College | Pocahontas, AR |
| 64 | Tri-County Technical College | Pendleton, SC |
| 64 | Galen College of Nursing - Tampa Bay | Saint Petersburg, FL |
| 69 | Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College | Minden, LA |
Notes and References
Footnotes
*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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