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Nursing Schools in Delaware

1,174 students earned Nursing degrees in Delaware in the <nil> year.

A Nursing major is the 1st most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Nursing Majors in Delaware

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 588
Associate Degree 351
Master’s Degree 140
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 65
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 65
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 65
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 30
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 30

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of nursing majors in Delaware is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.2%
  • Black or African American: 17.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.1%
  • White: 64.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.8%
  • Other Races: 7.0%
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Jobs for Nursing Grads in Delaware

There are 14,050 people in the state and 3,609,760 people in the nation working in nursing jobs.

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Wages for Nursing Jobs in Delaware

A typical salary for a nursing grad in the state is $108,340, compared to a typical salary of $106,910 nationwide.

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There are 5 colleges in Delaware that offer nursing degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

#1

Wilmington University

New Castle
571 Degrees in Major Awarded
22% Graduation Rate
13,129 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $14,796. The student loan default rate of 1.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The average student takes 4.56 years to complete their degree at Wilmington University.

419 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,402 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $8,593. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $33,455 after earning their degree at this institution.

193 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
23,996 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $59,828 a year. The 0.90% student loan default rate is lower than average. 98% of the teachers are full time.

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
5,200 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $36,569 after graduation. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 61% are considered full time. The student loan default rate of 3.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

Nursing Careers in DE

Some of the careers nursing majors go into include:

Job Title DE Job Growth DE Median Salary
Nurse Practitioners 27% $105,390
Nursing Instructors and Professors 21% $0
Medical and Health Services Managers 15% $114,480
Registered Nurses 14% $73,030
Nurse Anesthetists 11% $169,140
Nurse Midwives 0% $96,860

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

Major Annual Graduates in DE
Public Health 204
Health Sciences & Services 175
Rehabilitation Professions 103
Allied Health Professions 97
Bioethics/Medical Ethics 90
Allied Health Services 76
Mental & Social Health Services 76
Dietetics & Nutrition Services 55

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