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Nursing & Nursing Assistants Schools in West Virginia

In 2020-2021, 465 students earned their Practical Nursing degrees in WV.

Education Levels of Nursing & Nursing Assistants Majors in West Virginia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 465
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 465

Gender Distribution

In West Virginia, 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 West Virginia is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.6%
  • Black or African American: 4.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 0.4%
  • White: 92.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 1.9%
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Jobs for Nursing & Nursing Assistants Grads in West Virginia

14,190 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 West Virginia

A typical salary for a practical nursing grad in the state is $26,410, compared to a typical salary of $29,580 nationwide.

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Nursing & Nursing Assistants Careers in WV

Some of the careers practical nursing majors go into include:

Job Title WV Job Growth WV Median Salary
Nursing Assistants 10% $25,180
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 7% $36,090

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

Major Annual Graduates in WV
Nursing 1,771
Other Health Professions 705
Health/Medical Admin Services 435
Medicine 370
Allied Health Professions 356
Public Health 352
Allied Health Services 326
Communication Sciences 199

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