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Nursing Schools in Pennsylvania

Jobs for Nursing Grads in Pennsylvania

There are 192,180 people in the state and 4,288,120 people in the nation working in Nursing jobs.

Nursing Jobs Nationwide vs. PA

Wages for Nursing Jobs in Pennsylvania

In this state, Nursing grads earn an average of $98,850. Nationwide, they make an average of $107,448.

Nursing Wages Nationwide vs. PA

There are 9 colleges in Pennsylvania that offer Nursing degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 9 below:

#1

Drexel University

Philadelphia

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $71,209 a year. With an admission rate of 78%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 90%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $68,709 a year. The school admits about 86% of applicants. 82% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $86,069 a year. With an admission rate of 6%, getting in takes some planning. 98% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $43,493 after earning their degree at this institution. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $7,373 a year.

#5

Wilkes University

Wilkes-Barre

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $59,604 a year. The school admits about 91% of applicants. 73% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $73,993 a year. The school admits about 44% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 65%.

#7

Holy Family University

Philadelphia

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $67,466 after earning their degree at this institution. About 74% of those who apply are admitted. 83% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $49,721 a year. About 50% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 92%.

#9

Duquesne University

Pittsburgh

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $55,257 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 79% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 86%.

Nursing Careers in PA

Some of the careers Nursing majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Nurse Anesthetists 15% $66,747
Critical Care Nurses 14% $65,103
Nurse Midwives 12% $36,174
Clinical Nurse Specialists 12% $52,889
Registered Nurses 10% $105,741
Medical and Health Services Managers 9% $129,557
Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary 6% $69,718
Acute Care Nurses 4% $56,247
Nurse Practitioners 3% $147,651
Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses 0% $143,854

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Nursing.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Nursing & Nursing Assistants 99,987
Allied Health Professions 90,379
Health/Medical Admin Services 90,166
Allied Health Services 80,693
Public Health 41,086
Health Sciences & Services 38,201
Mental & Social Health Services 33,946
Medicine 29,737

View all majors related to Nursing

View Nationwide Nursing Report

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