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Nursing & Nursing Assistants Schools in Pennsylvania

1,952 students earned Practical Nursing degrees in Pennsylvania in the 2020-2021 year.

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 1,829
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 1,829
Associate Degree 97
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 26
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 26
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 26

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: 25.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.2%
  • White: 60.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.1%
  • Other Races: 5.0%
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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
347 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.60%. 95% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $15,009.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
4,565 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 7.10%. 69% of the teachers are full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $25,181.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
279 Total Students

In their early career, Fortis Institute - Scranton grads earn an average salary of $25,050. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. This private institution charges an average net price of $33,445.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
454 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 6.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The full-time teacher rate is 29%. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid.

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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