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Nursing Schools in Delaware

In 2020-2021, 1,296 students earned their Nursing degrees in DE.

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 768
Associate Degree 325
Master’s Degree 129
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 44
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 44
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 44
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 29
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 29
Post-Master’s Certificate 1
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1

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: 3.9%
  • Black or African American: 15.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.8%
  • White: 66.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.6%
  • Other Races: 5.0%
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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
25% Graduation Rate
14,769 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $42,573 after graduation. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. The average student takes 4.56 years to complete their degree at Wilmington University.

419 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,955 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $30,917 after earning their degree at this institution. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 88% of students receive it.

193 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
23,613 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $57,091 after graduation. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.10%.

#4

Wesley College

Dover
56 Degrees in Major Awarded
31% Graduation Rate
917 Total Students

100% of students get financical aid. An average student at Wesley College will pay a net price of $25,089. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 9 to 1.

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
4,739 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $35,178 after earning their degree at this institution. 97% of students get financical aid. It takes the average student 4.45 years to graduate.

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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