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Adult Health Nursing Schools in Pennsylvania

48 students earned Adult Health Nursing degrees in Pennsylvania in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, Adult Health Nursing is the 12th most popular major out of a total 23 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Adult Health Nursing Majors in Pennsylvania

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 43
Post-Master’s Certificate 5
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 5

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 10.4%
  • Black or African American: 20.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.2%
  • White: 39.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 25.0%
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Jobs for Adult Health Nursing Grads in Pennsylvania

There are 159,810 people in the state and 3,187,320 people in the nation working in adult health nursing jobs.

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Wages for Adult Health Nursing Jobs in Pennsylvania

Adult Health Nursing grads earn an average of $78,810 in the state and $81,350 nationwide.

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There are 6 colleges in Pennsylvania that offer adult health nursing degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

#1

La Salle University

Philadelphia
22 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
4,624 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $51,840 a year. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.15 years.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
2,506 Total Students

44% of the teachers are full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $42,428 a year. The average student takes 4.38 years to complete their degree at Neumann.

#3

Gwynedd Mercy University

Gwynedd Valley
8 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
2,737 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.22 years. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $55,354 a year. This private institution charges an average net price of $25,146.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
26,552 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 79% are considered full time. In their early career, UPenn grads earn an average salary of $80,445. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.90%.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
4,957 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 1.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. This private institution charges an average net price of $34,378. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1.

#5

Villanova University

Villanova
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
11,032 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.90%. The average student takes 4.03 years to complete their degree at Villanova. This private school has an average net price of $43,577.

Adult Health Nursing Careers in PA

Some of the careers adult health 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
Registered Nurses 13% $69,170

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

Major Annual Graduates in PA
Registered Nursing 8,979
Nursing Research & Other 614
Family Practice Nursing 448
Nursing Science 444
Nursing Practice 240
Surgical Nursing 229
Nurse Anesthetist 193
Nursing Administration 87

View all majors related to Adult Health Nursing

View Nationwide Adult Health Nursing Report

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