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2026 Best Value Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants Schools

35 Colleges in the United States
$12,682 Avg Student Debt
$37,973 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2026 Best Value Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants Badge [Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants](/majors/health-care-professions/practical-nursing-assistants/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.

College Factual analyzed 1309 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best value practical nursing & nursing assistants schools.

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2026 Best Value Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants Schools in the United States

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in practical nursing & nursing assistants, balancing cost against outcomes.

Best Value Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants Schools

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Our analysis ranked Washtenaw Community College the best value for a degree in practical nursing & nursing assistants in the United States. Washtenaw Community College is a very large public school located in the suburb of Ann Arbor. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $2,736, with out-of-state students paying around $6,504. Students borrow a median of $11,750 to complete the practical nursing & nursing assistants program here. Early-career practical nursing & nursing assistants graduates make about $45,332. Set against $11,750 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.

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Northeast Alabama Community College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in practical nursing & nursing assistants, landing the #2 spot this year. Northeast Alabama Community College is a mid-sized public school located in the rural area of Rainsville. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,040, compared with $8,910 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $8,950 to complete the practical nursing & nursing assistants program here. Early-career practical nursing & nursing assistants graduates make about $53,855. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.

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Hartnell College
Salinas, CA

The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Hartnell College earned it the #3 place for practical nursing & nursing assistants. Hartnell College is a large public school located in the city of Salinas. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $1,404, with out-of-state students paying around $10,398. Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants graduates carry a median of $6,000 in student loans. Early-career practical nursing & nursing assistants graduates make about $63,321. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.

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Carl Sandburg College
Galesburg, IL

Carl Sandburg College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in practical nursing & nursing assistants, landing the #4 spot this year. Set in the town of Galesburg, Carl Sandburg College is a mid-sized public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,390, while out-of-state students pay about $8,900. Students borrow a median of $8,604 to complete the practical nursing & nursing assistants program here. Early-career practical nursing & nursing assistants graduates make about $48,534. That is a strong return on a $8,604 median debt.

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Metropolitan Community College Area is a great value for students pursuing a degree in practical nursing & nursing assistants, landing the #5 spot this year. Located in the city of Omaha, Metropolitan Community College Area is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,375, while out-of-state students pay about $4,950. Students borrow a median of $10,041 to complete the practical nursing & nursing assistants program here. Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants graduates of Metropolitan Community College Area earn a median of $45,583 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.

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Coastal Pines Technical College came in at #6 for value in practical nursing & nursing assistants this year. Coastal Pines Technical College is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Waycross. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,268, compared with $5,836 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for practical nursing & nursing assistants graduates is $7,500. Early-career practical nursing & nursing assistants graduates make about $40,728. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.

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Moraine Valley Community College ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best value practical nursing & nursing assistants schools. Set in the suburb of Palos Hills, Moraine Valley Community College is a large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $3,822, compared with $9,846 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $11,149 to complete the practical nursing & nursing assistants program here. Early-career practical nursing & nursing assistants graduates make about $43,844. That is a strong return on a $11,149 median debt.

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Pima Community College landed the #8 spot for practical nursing & nursing assistants value this year. Pima Community College is a very large public school located in the city of Tucson. Students from in state pay about $2,442 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $7,758. Students borrow a median of $9,562 to complete the practical nursing & nursing assistants program here. Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants graduates of Pima Community College earn a median of $47,205 early in their careers. Set against $9,562 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.

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Lake Land College
Mattoon, IL

Lake Land College ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the best value practical nursing & nursing assistants schools. Located in the rural area of Mattoon, Lake Land College is a moderately-sized public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,415, compared with $14,301 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for practical nursing & nursing assistants graduates is $7,750. Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants graduates of Lake Land College earn a median of $41,756 early in their careers. Set against $7,750 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.

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Bates Technical College came in at #10 for value in practical nursing & nursing assistants this year. Located in the city of Tacoma, Bates Technical College is a moderately-sized public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,027, while out-of-state students pay about $12,165. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $50,051.

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Florence Darlington Technical College landed the #11 spot for practical nursing & nursing assistants value this year. Florence Darlington Technical College is a mid-sized public school located in the rural area of Florence. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,636, with out-of-state students paying around $6,772. Typical student debt for practical nursing & nursing assistants graduates is $7,230. Early-career practical nursing & nursing assistants graduates make about $34,948. That is a strong return on a $7,230 median debt.

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Butte College
Oroville, CA

Butte College came in at #12 for value in practical nursing & nursing assistants this year. Set in the rural area of Oroville, Butte College is a large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $1,356, while out-of-state students pay about $9,276. Typical student debt for practical nursing & nursing assistants graduates is $13,382. Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants graduates of Butte College earn a median of $65,467 early in their careers. Set against $13,382 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.

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Clovis Community College ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the best value practical nursing & nursing assistants schools. Clovis Community College is a mid-sized public school located in the town of Clovis. Students from in state pay about $1,592 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $3,344. Students borrow a median of $9,995 to complete the practical nursing & nursing assistants program here. Early-career practical nursing & nursing assistants graduates make about $44,390. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.

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Fort Scott Community College earned the #14 position for value in practical nursing & nursing assistants this year. Located in the town of Fort Scott, Fort Scott Community College is a small public university. Students from in state pay about $3,390 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $3,840. Typical student debt for practical nursing & nursing assistants graduates is $12,990. Early-career practical nursing & nursing assistants graduates make about $40,041. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.

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Georgia Northwestern Technical College ranked #15 on our 2026 list of the best value practical nursing & nursing assistants schools. Located in the city of Rome, Georgia Northwestern Technical College is a moderately-sized public university. In-state tuition and fees average $3,300, compared with $5,868 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for practical nursing & nursing assistants graduates is $9,500. Early-career practical nursing & nursing assistants graduates make about $44,957. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.

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Imperial Valley College came in at #16 for value in practical nursing & nursing assistants this year. Set in the rural area of Imperial, Imperial Valley College is a large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $1,126, with out-of-state students paying around $8,830. Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants graduates carry a median of $6,176 in student loans. Early-career practical nursing & nursing assistants graduates make about $42,617. Set against $6,176 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.

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Florida State College At Jacksonville ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the best value practical nursing & nursing assistants schools. Florida State College At Jacksonville is a very large public school located in the city of Jacksonville. In-state tuition and fees average $2,657, with out-of-state students paying around $9,631. Students borrow a median of $19,000 to complete the practical nursing & nursing assistants program here. Soon after graduation, practical nursing & nursing assistants degree recipients from Florida State College At Jacksonville generally make around $57,579. Set against $19,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.

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Clover Park Technical College placed #18 among the best values for practical nursing & nursing assistants. Set in the city of Lakewood, Clover Park Technical College is a mid-sized public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $6,634. Typical student debt for practical nursing & nursing assistants graduates is $16,205. Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants graduates of Clover Park Technical College earn a median of $53,065 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $16,205 median debt.

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El Centro College
Dallas, TX

El Centro College earned the #19 position for value in practical nursing & nursing assistants this year. Set in the city of Dallas, El Centro College is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $2,730, with out-of-state students paying around $6,900. Typical student debt for practical nursing & nursing assistants graduates is $10,470. Early-career practical nursing & nursing assistants graduates make about $41,295. That is a strong return on a $10,470 median debt.

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Oconee Fall Line Technical College landed the #20 spot for practical nursing & nursing assistants value this year. Set in the rural area of Sandersville, Oconee Fall Line Technical College is a mid-sized public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,380, while out-of-state students pay about $5,948. Students borrow a median of $14,104 to complete the practical nursing & nursing assistants program here. Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants graduates of Oconee Fall Line Technical College earn a median of $32,031 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $14,104 median debt.

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College Of The Mainland
Texas City, TX

College Of The Mainland placed #21 among the best values for practical nursing & nursing assistants. College Of The Mainland is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Texas City. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $2,310, compared with $4,140 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for practical nursing & nursing assistants graduates is $10,928. Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants graduates of College Of The Mainland earn a median of $40,788 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $10,928 median debt.

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West Shore Community College placed #22 among the best values for practical nursing & nursing assistants. West Shore Community College is a small public school located in the rural area of Scottville. In-state tuition and fees average $4,470, while out-of-state students pay about $8,820. Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants graduates carry a median of $16,250 in student loans. Early-career practical nursing & nursing assistants graduates make about $45,349. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.

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Danville Area Community College ranked #23 on our 2026 list of the best value practical nursing & nursing assistants schools. Danville Area Community College is a mid-sized public school located in the town of Danville. Students from in state pay about $4,440 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $7,440. Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants graduates carry a median of $9,126 in student loans. Soon after graduation, practical nursing & nursing assistants degree recipients from Danville Area Community College generally make around $26,484. Set against $9,126 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.

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South Georgia Technical College came in at #24 for value in practical nursing & nursing assistants this year. South Georgia Technical College is a mid-sized public school located in the town of Americus. Students from in state pay about $3,992 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $7,202. Typical student debt for practical nursing & nursing assistants graduates is $11,346. Soon after graduation, practical nursing & nursing assistants degree recipients from South Georgia Technical College generally make around $43,266. Set against $11,346 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.

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Gulf Coast State College
Panama City, FL

Gulf Coast State College ranked #25 on our 2026 list of the best value practical nursing & nursing assistants schools. Gulf Coast State College is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Panama City. In-state tuition and fees average $2,370, with out-of-state students paying around $8,635. Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants graduates carry a median of $8,286 in student loans. Early-career practical nursing & nursing assistants graduates make about $49,086. That is a strong return on a $8,286 median debt.

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This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 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 · 1309 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 35 ranked schools only.

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