by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 5 schools in the Southwest Region to determine which ones were the best for practical nursing & nursing assistants students pursuing a associate degree. Combined, these schools handed out 308 associate degrees in practical nursing & nursing assistants to qualified students.
What's on this page: * Our Methodology
The practical nursing associate degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. Important measures of a quality practical nursing program can vary widely even among the top schools. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To take this into account we include a school's overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a collection of various factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
Average early-career salary of those graduating with their associate degree is one indicator we use in our analysis to find the schools that offer the highest-quality education. That is, everyone wants their associate degree to be worth something, and salaries are one measure of determining that.
The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.
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.
The practical nursing school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region.
Explore the top ranked colleges and universities for practical nursing & nursing assistants students seeking a an associate degree.
Every student pursuing a degree in an associate degree in practical nursing & nursing assistants needs to look into Del Mar College. Located in the large city of Corpus Christi, DMC is a public college with a medium-sized student population.More information about a associate in practical nursing & nursing assistants from Del Mar College
Coconino Community College is a good choice for individuals interested in an associate degree in practical nursing & nursing assistants. Located in the rural area of Flagstaff, Coconino Community College is a public college with a small student population.
Associate graduates who receive their degree from the practical nursing program make around $36,719 in the first couple years of working.
More information about a associate in practical nursing & nursing assistants from Coconino Community College
It's hard to beat Central Oklahoma College if you wish to pursue an associate degree in practical nursing & nursing assistants. Central Oklahoma College is a fairly small private for-profit college located in the city of Oklahoma City.More information about a associate in practical nursing & nursing assistants from Central Oklahoma College
American Institute of Medical Technology is a good choice for individuals interested in an associate degree in practical nursing & nursing assistants. American Institute of Medical Technology is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the large city of Tulsa.More information about a associate in practical nursing & nursing assistants from American Institute of Medical Technology
Platt College - Tulsa is a small private for-profit college located in the large city of Tulsa.
Associate recipients from the practical nursing & nursing assistants program at Platt College - Tulsa make $3,616 more than the typical graduate in this field shortly after graduation.
More information about a associate in practical nursing & nursing assistants from Platt College - TulsaExplore the best practical nursing & nursing assistants schools for a specific state in the Southwest Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 200 | 97 |
| Arizona | 169 | 57 |
| New Mexico | 140 | 0 |
| Oklahoma | 136 | 33 |
Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants is one of 34 different types of Health Professions programs to choose from.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | 267 |
| Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide | 41 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 10,117 |
| Allied Health Professions | 4,140 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services | 2,002 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 1,530 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 1,280 |
| Dental Support Services | 754 |
| Health/Medical Prep Programs | 685 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science | 416 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 365 |
| Public Health | 62 |