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Nursing Schools in Pennsylvania

12,725 students earned Nursing degrees in Pennsylvania in the <nil> year.

In terms of popularity, Nursing is the 1st most popular major in the state out of a total 27 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Nursing Majors in Pennsylvania

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 6,515
Associate Degree 2,521
Master’s Degree 2,078
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 808
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 808
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 573
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 573
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 573
Post-Master’s Certificate 160
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 160
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 70

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 5.2%
  • Black or African American: 8.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.9%
  • White: 73.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.6%
  • Other Races: 6.6%
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Jobs for Nursing Grads in Pennsylvania

There are 178,240 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 Pennsylvania

In this state, nursing grads earn an average of $96,710. Nationwide, they make an average of $106,910.

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There are 10 colleges in Pennsylvania that offer nursing degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

#1

Drexel University

Philadelphia
919 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
23,216 Total Students

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Most students complete their degree in 4.68 years.

854 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
8,270 Total Students

37% of the teachers are full time. This private school has an average net price of $22,018. Most students complete their degree in 4.22 years.

620 Degrees in Major Awarded
96% Graduation Rate
28,038 Total Students

63% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 6 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Most students complete their degree in 4.12 years.

610 Degrees in Major Awarded
460 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
1,816 Total Students

13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.00%. 92% of the teachers are full time.

395 Degrees in Major Awarded
14,023 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 20%. The 3.60% student loan default rate is lower than average. 97% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#7

Duquesne University

Pittsburgh
379 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
8,300 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 49%. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The 1.20% student loan default rate is lower than average.

359 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
33,230 Total Students

The 1.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 78% get financial aid.

348 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,977 Total Students

In their early career, CCAC grads earn an average salary of $31,527. Of all the students who attend this school, 89% get financial aid. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.20%.

#10

Holy Family University

Philadelphia
321 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
3,011 Total Students

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 22% of the teachers are full time. This private school has an average net price of $11,696.

Nursing Careers in PA

Some of the careers nursing majors go into include:

Job Title PA Job Growth PA Median Salary
Nurse Practitioners 31% $97,130
Nursing Instructors and Professors 23% $75,650
Medical and Health Services Managers 21% $87,790
Nurse Midwives 17% $97,450
Registered Nurses 13% $69,170
Nurse Anesthetists 9% $162,560

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

Major Annual Graduates in PA
Rehabilitation Professions 3,183
Allied Health Professions 2,804
Medicine 2,307
Health/Medical Admin Services 1,823
Health Sciences & Services 1,691
Public Health 1,486
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 1,353
Communication Sciences 1,232

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