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2022 Most Popular Associate Degree Colleges for Registered Nursing in the Southeast Region

338 Colleges in the Southeast Region
26,023 Associate Degrees
Registered Nursing is of the hottest associate degree programs in the United States, coming in as the #3 most popular major in the country. So, there are lots of possibilities to explore when you're trying to determine where you want to get your degree.

For its 2022 ranking, College Factual looked at 338 schools in the Southeast Region to determine which ones were the most popular for registered nursing students pursuing a associate degree. Combined, these schools handed out 26,023 associate degrees in registered nursing to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Registered Nursing School for Your Associate Degree

Most Popular Associate Degree Colleges for Registered Nursing in the Southeast Region The registered nursing associate degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. One of the reasons we created our Most Popular Associate Degree Colleges for Registered Nursing in the Southeast Region ranking is to help you make that choice.

Being popular does not always equate to overall quality, but a school with a large number of registered nursing students usually has them for a reason. This may be due to it being a great value, it offering a stellar educational experience, or the subject is a major focus of the school.

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This ranking is just one of the many we have created. First of all, if you are interested in other degree levels, you may want to take a look at one of the rankings highlighted above. Also, if you are interested in attending school in a specific part of the country, see our rankings by location. Plus, you can view our other rankings for registered nursing.

Below you'll see a list of the most popular colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in registered nursing. Only those schools that rank in the top 15% of all the schools we analyze get awarded with a place on this list.

25 Most Well Attended Schools for Registered Nursing Students Working on Their Associate

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716 Annual Associate Degrees
#1 Most Popular In FL
#6 Best Quality In FL

Rasmussen University - Florida is one of the most popular schools in the country for getting an associate degree in registered nursing. Rasmussen University - Florida is a medium-sized private for-profit university located in the small city of Ocala. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #6 in quality for associate degrees in registered nursing in Florida.

There were approximately 716 registered nursing students who graduated with this degree at Rasmussen University - Florida in the most recent year we have data available.

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670 Annual Associate Degrees
#2 Most Popular In FL
#7 Best Quality In FL

Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale is a popular choice for students pursuing an associate degree in registered nursing. Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Fort Lauderdale. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #7 in quality for associate degrees in registered nursing in Florida.

There were about 670 registered nursing individuals who graduated with this degree at Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale in the most recent year we have data available.

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594 Annual Associate Degrees
#3 Most Popular In FL
#5 Best Quality In FL

You'll be surrounded by many like-minded peers at Miami Dade College if you want to pursue an associate degree in registered nursing. Located in the city of Miami, MDC is a public college with a very large student population. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #5 in quality for associate degrees in registered nursing in Florida.

There were approximately 594 registered nursing individuals who graduated with this degree at MDC in the most recent data year.

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512 Annual Associate Degrees
#4 Most Popular In FL
#2 Best Quality In FL

Galen College of Nursing - Tampa Bay is a popular option for students pursuing an associate degree in registered nursing. Galen College of Nursing - Tampa Bay is a small private for-profit college located in the city of Saint Petersburg. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #2 in quality for associate degrees in registered nursing in Florida.

There were roughly 512 registered nursing students who graduated with this degree at Galen College of Nursing - Tampa Bay in the most recent year we have data available.

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ECPI University
Virginia Beach, VA
504 Annual Associate Degrees
#1 Most Popular In VA
#1 Best Quality In VA

ECPI University is a fairly large private for-profit university located in the city of Virginia Beach. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for associate degrees in registered nursing in Virginia.

There were about 504 registered nursing individuals who graduated with this degree at ECPI University in the most recent year we have data available.

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350 Annual Associate Degrees
#1 Most Popular In KY
#1 Best Quality In KY

Located in the city of Louisville, Galen College of Nursing - Louisville is a private for-profit college with a small student population. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #1 in quality for associate degrees in registered nursing in Kentucky.

There were approximately 350 registered nursing individuals who graduated with this degree at Galen College of Nursing - Louisville in the most recent year we have data available.

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345 Annual Associate Degrees
#5 Most Popular In FL
#4 Best Quality In FL

FSW is a fairly large public college located in the large suburb of Fort Myers. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #4 in quality for associate degrees in registered nursing in Florida.

There were roughly 345 registered nursing students who graduated with this degree at FSW in the most recent year we have data available.

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Broward College
Fort Lauderdale, FL
331 Annual Associate Degrees
#6 Most Popular In FL
#1 Best Quality In FL

BC is a fairly large public college located in the midsize city of Fort Lauderdale. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for associate degrees in registered nursing in Florida.

There were about 331 registered nursing students who graduated with this degree at BC in the most recent data year.

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314 Annual Associate Degrees
#7 Most Popular In FL
#9 Best Quality In FL

Pensacola State is a moderately-sized public college located in the city of Pensacola. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #9 in quality for associate degrees in registered nursing in Florida.

There were about 314 registered nursing students who graduated with this degree at Pensacola State in the most recent data year.

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Valencia College
Orlando, FL
294 Annual Associate Degrees
#8 Most Popular In FL
#3 Best Quality In FL

Located in the large city of Orlando, Valencia College is a public college with a fairly large student population. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #3 in quality for associate degrees in registered nursing in Florida.

There were about 294 registered nursing individuals who graduated with this degree at Valencia College in the most recent year we have data available.

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255 Annual Associate Degrees
#9 Most Popular In FL
#8 Best Quality In FL

Located in the suburb of Lake Worth, Palm Beach State College is a public college with a fairly large student population. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #8 in quality for associate degrees in registered nursing in Florida.

There were approximately 255 registered nursing students who graduated with this degree at Palm Beach State College in the most recent year we have data available.

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253 Annual Associate Degrees
#1 Most Popular In AR
#18 Best Quality In AR

BHCLR is a small private not-for-profit college located in the medium-sized city of Little Rock.

There were about 253 registered nursing individuals who graduated with this degree at BHCLR in the most recent data year.

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Daytona State College
Daytona Beach, FL
230 Annual Associate Degrees
#10 Most Popular In FL
#17 Best Quality In FL

Located in the city of Daytona Beach, Daytona State College is a public college with a fairly large student population.

There were about 230 registered nursing students who graduated with this degree at Daytona State College in the most recent data year.

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215 Annual Associate Degrees
#1 Most Popular In AL
#3 Best Quality In AL

Bevill State Community College is a small public college located in the distant town of Jasper. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #3 in quality for associate degrees in registered nursing in Alabama.

There were about 215 registered nursing individuals who graduated with this degree at Bevill State Community College in the most recent data year.

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215 Annual Associate Degrees
#1 Most Popular In AL
#2 Best Quality In AL

Jeff State is a medium-sized public college located in the midsize city of Birmingham. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #2 in quality for associate degrees in registered nursing in Alabama.

There were about 215 registered nursing students who graduated with this degree at Jeff State in the most recent data year.

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214 Annual Associate Degrees
#11 Most Popular In FL
#10 Best Quality In FL

Located in the city of Sanford, Seminole State is a public college with a fairly large student population.

There were roughly 214 registered nursing students who graduated with this degree at Seminole State in the most recent year we have data available.

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211 Annual Associate Degrees
#1 Most Popular In GA
#5 Best Quality In GA

Located in the small city of Albany, Albany State is a public university with a moderately-sized student population. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #5 in quality for associate degrees in registered nursing in Georgia.

There were roughly 211 registered nursing students who graduated with this degree at Albany State in the most recent year we have data available.

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208 Annual Associate Degrees
#1 Most Popular In SC
#1 Best Quality In SC

Located in the city of Charleston, Trident Technical College is a public college with a large student population. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for associate degrees in registered nursing in South Carolina.

There were about 208 registered nursing individuals who graduated with this degree at Trident Technical College in the most recent year we have data available.

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HCI College
West Palm Beach, FL
202 Annual Associate Degrees
#12 Most Popular In FL
#35 Best Quality In FL

Located in the large suburb of West Palm Beach, HCI College is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

There were about 202 registered nursing individuals who graduated with this degree at HCI College in the most recent data year.

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202 Annual Associate Degrees
#1 Most Popular In LA
#1 Best Quality In LA

Delgado Community College is a fairly large public college located in the city of New Orleans. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for associate degrees in registered nursing in Louisiana.

There were approximately 202 registered nursing students who graduated with this degree at Delgado Community College in the most recent data year.

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200 Annual Associate Degrees
#1 Most Popular In MS
#5 Best Quality In MS

Located in the rural area of Perkinston, Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is a public college with a medium-sized student population. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #5 in quality for associate degrees in registered nursing in Mississippi.

There were approximately 200 registered nursing individuals who graduated with this degree at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College in the most recent data year.

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196 Annual Associate Degrees
#2 Most Popular In VA
#5 Best Quality In VA

Bryant & Stratton College - Virginia Beach is a small private for-profit college located in the city of Virginia Beach. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #5 in quality for associate degrees in registered nursing in Virginia.

There were approximately 196 registered nursing students who graduated with this degree at Bryant & Stratton College - Virginia Beach in the most recent year we have data available.

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193 Annual Associate Degrees
#1 Most Popular In TN
#2 Best Quality In TN

LMU is a small private not-for-profit university located in the distant town of Harrogate. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #2 in quality for associate degrees in registered nursing in Tennessee.

There were about 193 registered nursing individuals who graduated with this degree at LMU in the most recent data year.

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191 Annual Associate Degrees
#13 Most Popular In FL
#11 Best Quality In FL

HCC is a fairly large public college located in the city of Tampa.

There were roughly 191 registered nursing students who graduated with this degree at HCC in the most recent year we have data available.

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Pasco-Hernando State College
New Port Richey, FL
190 Annual Associate Degrees
#14 Most Popular In FL
#14 Best Quality In FL

Located in the large suburb of New Port Richey, PHSC is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

There were about 190 registered nursing individuals who graduated with this degree at PHSC in the most recent year we have data available.

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Pasco-Hernando State College
New Port Richey, FL
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Universal Career School
Sweetwater, FL
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Midlands Technical College
West Columbia, SC
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Miami Regional University
Miami Springs, FL
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St Petersburg College
Clearwater, FL
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Polk State College
Winter Haven, FL
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Remaining Award Winners

This list represents the rest of the colleges awarded a Most Popular Associate Degree Colleges for Registered Nursing in the Southeast Region badge. Showing in this list means the college was ranked in the top 15% of the 338 different Southeast registered nursing schools we analyzed.

Rank College Location
50 Florida National University - Main Campus Hialeah, FL

Additional Noteworthy Schools

These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also great but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Most Popular Associate Degree Colleges for Registered Nursing in the Southeast Region award.

Rank College Location
51 Forsyth Technical Community College Winston-Salem, NC
52 Gadsden State Community College Gadsden, AL
53 College of Central Florida Ocala, FL
53 Reynolds Community College Richmond, VA
55 Germanna Community College Locust Grove, VA
56 Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College Asheville, NC
57 Dyersburg State Community College Dyersburg, TN
58 Lord Fairfax Community College Middletown, VA
59 Santa Fe College Gainesville, FL
60 Gulf Coast State College Panama City, FL
60 Tidewater Community College Norfolk, VA
62 Carolinas College of Health Sciences Charlotte, NC
63 Concorde Career Institute - Jacksonville Jacksonville, FL
64 Jefferson Community and Technical College Louisville, KY
64 Wake Technical Community College Raleigh, NC
64 Central Carolina Technical College Sumter, SC
67 John Tyler Community College Chester, VA

Best Registered Nursing Colleges by State

Explore the most popular registered nursing schools for a specific state in the Southeast Region .

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Mississippi 267 1,338
North Carolina 245 2,529
Florida 224 8,150
Georgia 214 1,371
West Virginia 177 608
Virginia 156 2,310
Tennessee 154 1,210
Arkansas 152 1,328
Kentucky 138 1,799
Alabama 117 2,028
Louisiana 110 793
South Carolina 98 1,304

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