by our College Data Analytics Team
[Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants](/majors/health-care-professions/practical-nursing-assistants/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 23 schools to find the best return on investment for practical nursing & nursing assistants students.
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If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the practical nursing & nursing assistants degrees they offer, see the list below.
Leading the list is Western Technology Center, our #1 best value for practical nursing & nursing assistants in Oklahoma. Set in the rural area of Burns Flat, Western Technology Center is a small public institution. Early-career practical nursing & nursing assistants graduates make about $40,264.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Gordon Cooper Technology Center earned it the #2 place for practical nursing & nursing assistants. Located in the town of Shawnee, Gordon Cooper Technology Center is a small public university. Early-career practical nursing & nursing assistants graduates make about $47,573.
Pontotoc Technology Center came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best value practical nursing & nursing assistants schools. Pontotoc Technology Center is a small public school located in the rural area of Ada. Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants graduates of Pontotoc Technology Center earn a median of $44,846 early in their careers.
Caddo Kiowa Technology Center is a great value for students pursuing a degree in practical nursing & nursing assistants, landing the #4 spot this year. Set in the rural area of Fort Cobb, Caddo Kiowa Technology Center is a small public institution. Graduates go on to earn a median of $21,576 ten years after entry.
Students looking for strong value in practical nursing & nursing assistants will find it at Metro Technology Centers, which ranked #5. Metro Technology Centers is a small public school located in the city of Oklahoma City. Typical student debt for practical nursing & nursing assistants graduates is $15,000. Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants graduates of Metro Technology Centers earn a median of $48,236 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $15,000 median debt.
Green Country Technology Center ranked #6 on our 2027 list of the best value practical nursing & nursing assistants schools. Green Country Technology Center is a small public school located in the rural area of Okmulgee. Students borrow a median of $10,125 to complete the practical nursing & nursing assistants program here. Soon after graduation, practical nursing & nursing assistants degree recipients from Green Country Technology Center generally make around $51,601. That is a strong return on a $10,125 median debt.
Central Technology Center earned the #7 position for value in practical nursing & nursing assistants this year. Located in the rural area of Drumright, Central Technology Center is a small public university. Graduates go on to earn a median of $36,351 ten years after entry.
Tulsa Technology Center landed the #8 spot for practical nursing & nursing assistants value this year. Tulsa Technology Center is a mid-sized public school located in the city of Tulsa. Students borrow a median of $13,401 to complete the practical nursing & nursing assistants program here. Soon after graduation, practical nursing & nursing assistants degree recipients from Tulsa Technology Center generally make around $44,594. That is a strong return on a $13,401 median debt.
Indian Capital Technology Center Muskogee landed the #9 spot for practical nursing & nursing assistants value this year. Located in the town of Muskogee, Indian Capital Technology Center Muskogee is a mid-sized public university. Typical student debt for practical nursing & nursing assistants graduates is $9,500. Soon after graduation, practical nursing & nursing assistants degree recipients from Indian Capital Technology Center Muskogee generally make around $42,822. That is a strong return on a $9,500 median debt.
Kiamichi Technology Center Mcalester earned the #10 position for value in practical nursing & nursing assistants this year. Located in the town of McAlester, Kiamichi Technology Center Mcalester is a mid-sized public university. Typical student debt for practical nursing & nursing assistants graduates is $7,992. Soon after graduation, practical nursing & nursing assistants degree recipients from Kiamichi Technology Center Mcalester generally make around $41,025. That is a strong return on a $7,992 median debt.
Eastern Oklahoma County Technology Center landed the #11 spot for practical nursing & nursing assistants value this year. Set in the rural area of Choctaw, Eastern Oklahoma County Technology Center is a small public institution. Graduates go on to earn a median of $49,311 ten years after entry.
Great Plains Technology Center ranked #12 on our 2027 list of the best value practical nursing & nursing assistants schools. Set in the city of Lawton, Great Plains Technology Center is a small public institution. Typical student debt for practical nursing & nursing assistants graduates is $11,759. Early-career practical nursing & nursing assistants graduates make about $48,921. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Connors State College earned the #13 position for value in practical nursing & nursing assistants this year. Set in the rural area of Warner, Connors State College is a mid-sized public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,792, with out-of-state students paying around $7,530. Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants graduates carry a median of $16,071 in student loans. Soon after graduation, practical nursing & nursing assistants degree recipients from Connors State College generally make around $47,964. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Pioneer Technology Center earned the #14 position for value in practical nursing & nursing assistants this year. Pioneer Technology Center is a small public school located in the town of Ponca City. Soon after graduation, practical nursing & nursing assistants degree recipients from Pioneer Technology Center generally make around $46,305.
High Plains Technology Center landed the #15 spot for practical nursing & nursing assistants value this year. Set in the rural area of Woodward, High Plains Technology Center is a small public institution. Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants graduates of High Plains Technology Center earn a median of $67,935 early in their careers.
Mid Del Technology Center came in at #16 for value in practical nursing & nursing assistants this year. Set in the suburb of Midwest City, Mid Del Technology Center is a small public institution. Graduates go on to earn a median of $33,238 ten years after entry.
Northeast Technology Center System Office placed #17 among the best values for practical nursing & nursing assistants. Northeast Technology Center System Office is a small public school located in the town of Pryor. Early-career practical nursing & nursing assistants graduates make about $45,091.
Francis Tuttle Technology Center came in at #18 for value in practical nursing & nursing assistants this year. Set in the city of Oklahoma City, Francis Tuttle Technology Center is a mid-sized public institution. Students borrow a median of $17,468 to complete the practical nursing & nursing assistants program here. Soon after graduation, practical nursing & nursing assistants degree recipients from Francis Tuttle Technology Center generally make around $41,106. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Canadian Valley Technology Center earned the #19 position for value in practical nursing & nursing assistants this year. Located in the rural area of El Reno, Canadian Valley Technology Center is a mid-sized public university. Soon after graduation, practical nursing & nursing assistants degree recipients from Canadian Valley Technology Center generally make around $46,777.
Southern Oklahoma Technology Center placed #20 among the best values for practical nursing & nursing assistants. Located in the rural area of Ardmore, Southern Oklahoma Technology Center is a small public university. Graduates go on to earn a median of $29,012 ten years after entry.
Southwest Technology Center placed #21 among the best values for practical nursing & nursing assistants. Set in the rural area of Altus, Southwest Technology Center is a small public institution. Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants graduates of Southwest Technology Center earn a median of $39,527 early in their careers.
Platt College Tulsa earned the #22 position for value in practical nursing & nursing assistants this year. Platt College Tulsa is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Tulsa. Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants graduates carry a median of $21,879 in student loans. Early-career practical nursing & nursing assistants graduates make about $45,301. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
American Institute Of Medical Technology earned the #23 position for value in practical nursing & nursing assistants this year. American Institute Of Medical Technology is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Tulsa. In-state tuition and fees average $19,950. Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants graduates carry a median of $21,693 in student loans. Early-career practical nursing & nursing assistants graduates make about $48,413. Set against $21,693 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 23 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 23 ranked schools only.
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