2023 Most Popular Nursing Undergraduate Certificate Schools in North Carolina
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. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools and bootcamps with offerings that you might find attractive.
To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Nursing Degree Search has created its Most Popular Nursing Undergraduate Certificate Schools in North Carolina ranking. This report analyzed 42 schools in North Carolina to see which ones were the most popular undergraduate certificate programs 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 North Carolina
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Our 2023 rankings named Watts School of Nursing the most popular school in North Carolina for nursing students working on their undergraduate certificate. Watts School of Nursing is a very small private not-for-profit school situated in Durham, North Carolina. It awarded 68 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
Watts School of Nursing does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $21,322. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Watts School of Nursing accumulate an average of $34,893 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 93% were women.
If you are interested in distance education, Watts School of Nursing is an excellent choice, since the school is online.
Our analysis found Forsyth Technical Community College to be the most popular school for nursing students who want to pursue a undergraduate certificate in North Carolina. Forsyth Tech is located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina and has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 68 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.
Full-time students from North Carolina pay an average of $2,152 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Forsyth Tech. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $7,168. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $19,249 in student loans. Around 96% of those degree recipients were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Forsyth Tech. In fact, around 87% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Out of the 42 schools in North Carolina that were part of this year’s ranking, Gaston College landed the # 3 spot on the list. Dallas, North Carolina is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out undergraduate certificates to 54 students in 2020-2021.
Students from North Carolina who attend Gaston College full time pay an average of $2,862 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $9,006. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $19,163 in student loans. Around 98% of those degree recipients were women.
One thing to take note of is that Gaston College does offer online classes in some areas. 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.
A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Fayetteville Technical Community College is a great place for nursing students working on their undergraduate certificate. This medium-sized public school is located in Fayetteville, North Carolina, and it awarded 52 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at FTCC is $2,544. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,688. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from FTCC accumulate an average of $16,936 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 98% of those degree recipients were women.
One thing to take note of is that FTCC does offer online classes in some areas. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 95% took at least some of their classes online.
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You’ll be in good company if you attend McDowell Technical Community College. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Most Popular Nursing Undergraduate Certificate Schools in North Carolina list. Marion, North Carolina is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out undergraduate certificates to 35 students in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from North Carolina pay an average of $1,926 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend McDowell Technical Community College. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $6,534. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $11,313 in student loans. Around 97% of those degree recipients were women.
One thing to take note of is that McDowell Technical Community College does offer online classes in some areas. During the 2019-2020 year, about 91% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Durham Technical Community College ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Nursing Undergraduate Certificate Schools in North Carolina list. Durham Technical Community College is a public institution located in Durham, North Carolina. The school has a small population, and it awarded 27 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $2,228 in tuition and fees if they attend Durham Technical Community College full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $7,479. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $25,683 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 89% of those degree recipients were women.
Online courses are available at Durham Technical Community College, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In fact, around 98% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Central Carolina Community College landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate nursing programs. This small public school is located in Sanford, North Carolina, and it awarded 26 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from North Carolina pay an average of $2,554 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Central Carolina Community College. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $8,698. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Central Carolina Community College accumulate an average of $15,306 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 96% of those degree recipients were women.
Online courses are available at Central Carolina 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, 98% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Cape Fear Community College came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Nursing Undergraduate Certificate Schools in North Carolina ranking. CFCC is located in Wilmington, North Carolina and has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 25 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at CFCC is $2,748. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,892. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $15,723 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 92% were women.
One thing to take note of is that CFCC does offer online classes in some areas. In fact, around 100% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Bladen Community College ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Nursing Undergraduate Certificate Schools in North Carolina list. Located in Dublin, North Carolina, the small public school handed out 25 undergraduate certificate awards in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from North Carolina pay an average of $2,254 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend BCC. Out-of-state students pay an average of $7,630. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $9,059 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 92% were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at BCC. During the 2019-2020 year, about 96% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Rockingham Community College landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate nursing programs. RCC is located in Wentworth, North Carolina and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 24 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.
Full-time students from North Carolina pay an average of $1,966 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend RCC. Out-of-state students pay an average of $6,574. Around 88% of those degree recipients were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since RCC does offer online classes for certain majors. In fact, around 99% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Richmond Community College ranked #11 on this year’s Most Popular Nursing Undergraduate Certificate Schools in North Carolina list. Located in Hamlet, North Carolina, the small public school awarded 23 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2020-2021.
Students from North Carolina who attend Richmond Community College full time pay an average of $2,536 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $8,680. Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Richmond Community College. In fact, around 64% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
With a ranking of #12, Guilford Technical Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for nursing students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in Jamestown, North Carolina, the medium-sized public school awarded 22 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2020-2021.
Students from North Carolina who attend Guilford Technical Community College full time pay an average of $2,289 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $7,665. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Guilford Technical Community College accumulate an average of $21,252 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 95% were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Guilford Technical Community College. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 74% took at least some of their classes online.
Vance-Granville 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 #12 on the list. Located in Henderson, North Carolina, the small public school awarded 22 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2020-2021.
Students from North Carolina who attend Vance-Granville Community College full time pay an average of $1,944 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $6,552. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Vance-Granville Community College accumulate an average of $24,622 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 77% were women.
Vance-Granville Community College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In 2019-2020 about 98% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
With a ranking of #14, Sampson Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for nursing students working on their undergraduate certificate. Sampson Community College is a small public school located in Clinton, North Carolina that handed out 20 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Sampson Community College is $3,163. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $11,035. Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.
One thing to take note of is that Sampson Community College does offer online classes in some areas. In fact, around 96% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Isothermal 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 #15 on the list. ICC is a small public school situated in Spindale, North Carolina. It awarded 18 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
Students from North Carolina who attend ICC full time pay an average of $1,994 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $6,602. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from ICC accumulate an average of $11,727 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.
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. In 2019-2020 about 99% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute ranked #15 on this year’s Most Popular Nursing Undergraduate Certificate Schools in North Carolina list. Located in Hudson, North Carolina, the small public school handed out 18 undergraduate certificate awards in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $2,537 in tuition and fees if they attend CCCTI full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,681. Of those students who received their degree, 94% were women.
CCCTI does offer online classes for certain degree levels. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 67% took at least some of their classes online.
Southeastern Community College came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Nursing Undergraduate Certificate Schools in North Carolina ranking. Southeastern Community College is located in Whiteville, North Carolina and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 18 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.
Full-time students from North Carolina pay an average of $2,600 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Southeastern Community College. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $8,744. Of those students who received their degree, 78% were women.
Southeastern Community College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In 2019-2020 about 85% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Coastal Carolina Community College landed the #18 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate nursing programs. Jacksonville, North Carolina 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 in-state tuition and fees for students at Coastal Carolina Community College is $2,462. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $8,606. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Coastal Carolina Community College accumulate an average of $17,010 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 94% of those degree recipients were women.
Coastal Carolina 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 94% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Davidson County Community College ranked #19 on this year’s Most Popular Nursing Undergraduate Certificate Schools in North Carolina list. Located in Thomasville, North Carolina, the small public school handed out 16 undergraduate certificate awards in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $2,226 in tuition and fees if they attend DCCC full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $7,658. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from DCCC accumulate an average of $20,054 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 94% of those degree recipients were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at DCCC. 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.
Rowan-Cabarrus 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. Rowan-Cabarrus Community College is a medium-sized public school situated in Salisbury, North Carolina. It awarded 16 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Rowan-Cabarrus Community College is $2,626. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,770. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Rowan-Cabarrus Community College accumulate an average of $14,549 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 94% of those degree recipients were women.
Rowan-Cabarrus Community College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 71% took at least some of their classes online.
With a ranking of #19, Surry Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for nursing students working on their undergraduate certificate. Surry Community College is a small public school located in Dobson, North Carolina that handed out 16 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Surry Community College is $2,663. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,807. Around 94% of those degree recipients were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Surry Community College. During the 2019-2020 year, about 95% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Wayne Community College ranked #22 on this year’s Most Popular Nursing Undergraduate Certificate Schools in North Carolina list. Wayne Community College is a small public school situated in Goldsboro, North Carolina. It awarded 15 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from North Carolina pay an average of $2,524 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Wayne Community College. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,668. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $12,650 in student loans. Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Wayne Community College does offer online classes for certain majors. In fact, around 98% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Montgomery Community College came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Nursing Undergraduate Certificate Schools in North Carolina ranking. MCC is located in Troy, North Carolina and has a very small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 13 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.
Students from North Carolina who attend MCC full time pay an average of $2,538 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,682. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $13,407 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 85% were women.
MCC does offer online classes for certain degree levels. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 68% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
College of the Albemarle 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 #23 on the list. Located in Elizabeth City, North Carolina, the small public school awarded 13 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2020-2021.
Students from North Carolina who attend College of the Albemarle full time pay an average of $2,228 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $7,346. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $17,845 in student loans. Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.
College of the Albemarle 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 94% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Nash Community College landed the #23 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate nursing programs. This small public school is located in Rocky Mount, North Carolina, and it awarded 13 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
Students from North Carolina who attend Nash Community College full time pay an average of $2,834 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,810. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $14,691 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 92% were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Nash Community College. In 2019-2020 about 95% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
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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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