Basic Certificates in Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants
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Education Levels of Practical Nursing Majors
In 2020-2021, 38,505 basic certificates were awarded to practical nursing majors. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in practical nursing at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Certificate | 43,520 |
| Basic Certificate | 38,505 |
| Associate Degree | 2,006 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 239 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 4 |
Earnings of Practical Nursing Majors With Basic Certificates
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for practical nursing majors with their basic certificate due to lack of data.
Student Debt
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Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their basic certificate in practical nursing. About 88.8% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 4,302 |
| Women | 34,203 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of practical nursing basic certificate students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1,399 |
| Black or African American | 5,181 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7,011 |
| White | 21,587 |
| International Students | 198 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 3,129 |
Practical Nursing Focus Areas
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Nursing Assistants & Aides | 32,934 |
| Licensed Practical Nursing | 4,917 |
| Other Nursing & Nursing Assistants | 654 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to practical nursing that offer basic certificates.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 2,092 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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