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Licensed Practical Nursing Schools in Pennsylvania

1,591 Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In terms of popularity, Licensed Practical Nursing is the 13th most popular major in the state out of a total 23 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Licensed Practical Nursing Majors in Pennsylvania

Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 1,536
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 1,536
Associate Degree 39
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 16
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 16
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 16

Gender Distribution

In Pennsylvania, a licensed practical/vocational nurse training major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of licensed practical/vocational nurse training majors in Pennsylvania is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.0%
  • Black or African American: 17.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.7%
  • White: 67.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 5.0%
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Jobs for Licensed Practical Nursing Grads in Pennsylvania

38,370 people in the state and 701,690 in the nation are employed in jobs related to licensed practical/vocational nurse training.

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Wages for Licensed Practical Nursing Jobs in Pennsylvania

Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training grads earn an average of $48,120 in the state and $47,050 nationwide.

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There are 2 colleges in Pennsylvania that offer licensed practical/vocational nurse training degrees. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
4,565 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.32 years to graduate. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 69% are considered full time. In their early career, Penn College grads earn an average salary of $41,558.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
279 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 17%. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. In their early career, Fortis Institute - Scranton grads earn an average salary of $25,050.

Licensed Practical Nursing Careers in PA

Some of the careers licensed practical/vocational nurse training majors go into include:

Job Title PA Job Growth PA Median Salary
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 9% $47,580

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to licensed practical/vocational nurse training.

Major Annual Graduates in PA
Other Nursing & Nursing Assistants 58

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