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Nursing & Nursing Assistants Schools in Pennsylvania

1,993 Practical Nursing students earned their degrees in the state in <nil>.

In this state, Nursing & Nursing Assistants is the 22nd most popular major out of a total 27 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Nursing & Nursing Assistants Majors in Pennsylvania

Practical Nursing majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 1,899
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 1,899
Associate Degree 60
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 33
Post-Master’s Certificate 1
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1

Gender Distribution

In Pennsylvania, a practical nursing major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of practical nursing majors in Pennsylvania is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.9%
  • Black or African American: 31.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.3%
  • White: 53.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 6.0%
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Jobs for Nursing & Nursing Assistants Grads in Pennsylvania

114,630 people in the state and 2,152,650 in the nation are employed in jobs related to practical nursing.

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Wages for Nursing & Nursing Assistants Jobs in Pennsylvania

Practical Nursing grads earn an average of $30,630 in the state and $29,580 nationwide.

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There are 4 colleges in Pennsylvania that offer practical nursing degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

#1

PITC Institute

Wyncote
54 Degrees in Major Awarded
619 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 17% are considered full time. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $18,258. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
4,240 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. 87% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student loan default rate is 2.20% which is lower than average.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
241 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.80%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $27,345 a year.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
549 Total Students

26% of the teachers are full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.10%. In their early career, Pennsylvania Institute of Technology grads earn an average salary of $29,523.

Nursing & Nursing Assistants Careers in PA

Some of the careers practical nursing majors go into include:

Job Title PA Job Growth PA Median Salary
Nursing Assistants 10% $30,080
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 9% $47,580

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to practical nursing.

Major Annual Graduates in PA
Nursing 11,477
Rehabilitation Professions 3,183
Allied Health Professions 2,804
Medicine 2,307
Health/Medical Admin Services 1,823
Health Sciences & Services 1,691
Public Health 1,486
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 1,353

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