by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual looked at 3 colleges and universities when compiling its 2024 Best Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants Associate Degree Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 92 associate degrees in practical nursing & nursing assistants to qualified students.
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Your choice of practical nursing & nursing assistants for getting your associate degree school matters. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:
The overall quality of a associate degree school is important to ensure a good education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
To determine the overall quality of a graduate school, one factor we look at is the average early-career salary of those receiving their associate degree from the school. After all, your associate degree won't mean much if it doesn't help you find a job that will help you earn a living.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for practical nursing & nursing assistants students working on their associate degree.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants Associate Degree Schools in the Plains States Region list, to help you choose the best school for you.
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in practical nursing & nursing assistants.
Hennepin Technical College is one of the best schools in the United States for getting an associate degree in practical nursing & nursing assistants. Located in the suburb of Brooklyn Park, Hennepin Technical College is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in practical nursing & nursing assistants from Hennepin Technical College
It is difficult to beat North Dakota State College of Science if you want to pursue an associate degree in practical nursing & nursing assistants. North Dakota State College of Science is a small public college located in the distant town of Wahpeton.
Associate recipients from the practical nursing & nursing assistants degree program at North Dakota State College of Science get $2,867 more than the typical college grad in this field when they enter the workforce.
More information about a associate in practical nursing & nursing assistants from North Dakota State College of Science
Any student pursuing a degree in an associate degree in practical nursing & nursing assistants needs to look into Dickinson State University. Located in the remote town of Dickinson, DSU is a public university with a small student population.More information about a associate in practical nursing & nursing assistants from Dickinson State University
Explore the best practical nursing & nursing assistants schools for a specific state in the Plains States Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 151 | 22 |
| Nebraska | 98 | 0 |
| South Dakota | 93 | 0 |
| North Dakota | 92 | 70 |
One of 34 majors within the Health Professions area of study, Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | 91 |
| Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 6,262 |
| Allied Health Professions | 2,034 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services | 1,496 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 884 |
| Dental Support Services | 721 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 428 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science | 283 |
| Health/Medical Prep Programs | 211 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 119 |
| Other Health Professions | 95 |
