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Nursing Science Schools in Pennsylvania

In 2020-2021, 444 students earned their Nursing Science degrees in PA.

As a degree choice, Nursing Science is the 18th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Nursing Science Majors in Pennsylvania

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 422
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 14
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 14
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 14
Master’s Degree 8

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of nursing science majors in Pennsylvania is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.6%
  • Black or African American: 4.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.9%
  • White: 81.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.2%
  • Other Races: 3.8%
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Jobs for Nursing Science Grads in Pennsylvania

There are 152,530 people in the state and 3,007,670 people in the nation working in nursing science jobs.

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Wages for Nursing Science Jobs in Pennsylvania

Nursing Science grads earn an average of $70,390 in the state and $75,510 nationwide.

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

#1

Duquesne University

Pittsburgh
280 Degrees in Major Awarded
78% Graduation Rate
8,830 Total Students

51% of the teachers are full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $56,932 a year. This private school has an average net price of $31,383.

146 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
7,456 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $23,133. Most students complete their degree in 4.40 years. 91% of students get financical aid.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
10,037 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $39,634 a year. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 89% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

#3

Moravian College

Bethlehem
8 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
2,605 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $27,801. In their early career, Moravian grads earn an average salary of $47,647. 100% of students get financical aid.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
6,150 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. This private school has an average net price of $31,792. Graduates earn an average $53,312 after graduation.

Nursing Science Careers in PA

Some of the careers nursing science majors go into include:

Job Title PA Job Growth PA Median Salary
Nursing Instructors and Professors 23% $75,650
Registered Nurses 13% $69,170

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

Major Annual Graduates in PA
Registered Nursing 8,979
Nursing Research & Other 614
Family Practice Nursing 448
Nursing Practice 240
Surgical Nursing 229
Nurse Anesthetist 193
Nursing Administration 87
School Nursing 53

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