Bachelor’s Degrees in Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants
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Education Levels of Practical Nursing Majors
In 2020-2021, 239 bachelor's degrees were awarded to practical nursing majors. This makes it the 18th most popular bachelor's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in practical nursing at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Certificate | 43,520 |
| Basic Certificate | 38,505 |
| Associate Degree | 2,006 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 239 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 4 |
Earnings of Practical Nursing Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in practical nursing is $14,156. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $14,156 and the high is $14,156.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in practical nursing is $16,000. The length of time it takes you to graduate and what college you attend can affect this number quite a bit. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $16,000 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $16,000.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their bachelor's degree in practical nursing. About 78.7% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 51 |
| Women | 188 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of practical nursing bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 224 |
| White | 0 |
| International Students | 1 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 2 |
Most Popular Practical Nursing Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 9 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in practical nursing. Learn more about the most popular 9 below:
Universidad del Turabo tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for practical nursing majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree. Each year, around 13,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,920 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $2,652 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 177 people received their bachelor's degree in practical nursing from Universidad del Turabo. Of these students, 77% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Caribbean University - Bayamon is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in practical nursing. Roughly 900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,656 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,115 per year. The practical nursing program at Caribbean University - Bayamon awarded 21 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 71% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for practical nursing majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Oakwood University. Each year, around 1,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $18,974 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,680 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 15 people received their bachelor's degree in practical nursing from Oakwood. Of these students, 87% were women and 93% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Caribbean University - Carolina is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in practical nursing. Each year, around 200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,656 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,115 per year. The practical nursing program at Caribbean University - Carolina awarded 14 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 93% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Caribbean University - Ponce comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in practical nursing. Each year, around 600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,657 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,115 per year. The practical nursing program at Caribbean University - Ponce awarded 7 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 86% were women.
Caribbean University - Vega Baja comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in practical nursing. Each year, around 100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,656 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,112 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 people received their bachelor's degree in practical nursing from Caribbean University - Vega Baja. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% were women.
Practical Nursing Focus Areas
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Nursing Assistants & Aides | 177 |
| Other Nursing & Nursing Assistants | 47 |
| Licensed Practical Nursing | 15 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to practical nursing that offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 165,538 |
| Public Health | 19,511 |
| Health/Medical Admin Services | 19,391 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 18,866 |
| Communication Sciences | 11,434 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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