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Registered Nursing Schools in Delaware

In <nil>, 979 students earned their Registered Nursing degrees in DE.

In this state, Registered Nursing is the 1st most popular major out of a total 39 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Registered Nursing Majors in Delaware

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 588
Associate Degree 351
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 30
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 30
Master’s Degree 10

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of registered nursing majors in Delaware is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.2%
  • Black or African American: 17.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.1%
  • White: 64.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.7%
  • Other Races: 6.8%
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Jobs for Registered Nursing Grads in Delaware

There are 12,100 people in the state and 3,007,670 people in the nation working in registered nursing jobs.

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Wages for Registered Nursing Jobs in Delaware

A typical salary for a registered nursing grad in the state is $74,800, compared to a typical salary of $75,510 nationwide.

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

419 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,402 Total Students

The 3.50% student loan default rate is lower than average. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $8,593. In their early career, Delaware Tech grads earn an average salary of $33,455.

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Wilmington University

New Castle
415 Degrees in Major Awarded
22% Graduation Rate
13,129 Total Students

In their early career, Wilmington University grads earn an average salary of $46,185. The 1.60% student loan default rate is lower than average. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

186 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
23,996 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $59,828 after graduation. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 98% are considered full time. The student loan default rate is 0.90% which is lower than average.

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
5,200 Total Students

The 3.40% student loan default rate is lower than average. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $36,569 after earning their degree at this institution. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 96% of students receive it.

Registered Nursing Careers in DE

Some of the careers registered nursing majors go into include:

Job Title DE Job Growth DE Median Salary
Nursing Instructors and Professors 21% $0
Registered Nurses 14% $73,030

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

Major Annual Graduates in DE
Nursing Administration 73
Nursing Practice 43
Family Practice Nursing 25
Nursing Research & Other 19
Adult Health Nursing 2
Nursing Science 1

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