Unitek College of Nursing's South San Francisco Campus Recognized Among America's Top Vocational Schools for 2026

Statista ranking published by USA TODAY evaluates schools based on graduation rates, graduate earnings, return on investment, social mobility and diversity

TEMPE, Ariz., Sept. 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Unitek College of Nursing's (UCN) South San Francisco, Calif. Campus has been named to America's Top Vocational Schools for 2026, a national ranking developed by Statista and published by USA TODAY.

The ranking evaluates schools offering undergraduate certificate or diploma programs across five key measures: graduation rate, graduate salary, years to pay off net price, social mobility and diversity. The analysis draws from publicly available data, including the U.S. Department of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) and College Scorecard.

For UCN, the recognition reflects its focus on providing career-focused education that creates pathways to meaningful healthcare careers while helping meet the demand for nurses and healthcare professionals.

"Students come to us because they want to build a better future for themselves and their families, and our responsibility is to help them get there," said Jeff Conlon, Chief Executive Officer of Unitek Learning. "What makes this recognition particularly meaningful is that it looks at outcomes that matter to students, including graduation, earnings, return on investment and social mobility. Those outcomes are at the heart of the value we strive to provide every student who chooses one of our colleges."

UCN prepares students for careers in nursing and healthcare through career-focused education designed to help graduates enter and advance in the healthcare workforce. In 2025, UCN was California's largest producer of Licensed Vocational Nursing (LVN) NCLEX test-takers and passers, reflecting its continued focus on preparing the next generation of healthcare professionals.

About Unitek Learning
Unitek Learning is a leading healthcare education organization focused on preparing the next generation of nurses and healthcare professionals. Through its family of institutions, including Unitek College of Nursing, Eagle Gate College, Provo College, Brookline College, and Unitek EMT & Paramedic, Unitek delivers career-focused education designed to help students build meaningful careers while addressing critical workforce needs across the healthcare industry. Through our Workforce Solutions segment, Unitek partners with hospitals and health systems to create sustainable talent pipelines and expand access to healthcare education through employer-based training and workforce development programs nationwide. Learn more at www.uniteklearning.com.

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