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Nursing Practice Schools in Connecticut

85 students earned Nursing Practice degrees in Connecticut in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, Nursing Practice is the 21st most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Nursing Practice Majors in Connecticut

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 63
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 22
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 22
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 22

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of nursing practice majors in Connecticut is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.4%
  • Black or African American: 10.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 9.4%
  • White: 76.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.2%
  • Other Races: 0.0%
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Jobs for Nursing Practice Grads in Connecticut

39,250 people in the state and 3,504,280 in the nation are employed in jobs related to nursing practice.

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Wages for Nursing Practice Jobs in Connecticut

Nursing Practice grads earn an average of $118,020 in the state and $110,030 nationwide.

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

70 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
27,215 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $22,974. The student loan default rate of 2.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
10,652 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.58 years to graduate. The 5.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $47,806 after earning their degree at this institution.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
5,246 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $42,888 after graduation. The student loan default rate is 6.30% which is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1.

#4

Fairfield University

Fairfield
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
81% Graduation Rate
5,513 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $36,633. Graduates earn an average $66,244 after graduation. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1.

Nursing Practice Careers in CT

Some of the careers nursing practice majors go into include:

Job Title CT Job Growth CT Median Salary
Nurse Practitioners 29% $115,370
Medical and Health Services Managers 15% $109,600
Registered Nurses 9% $79,920

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

Major Annual Graduates in CT
Registered Nursing 2,545
Nursing Administration 173
Nursing Science 115
Nurse Anesthetist 58
Family Practice Nursing 50
Mental Health Nursing 14
Nursing Research & Other 5
Nurse Midwifery 4

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