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Nursing & Nursing Assistants Schools in Florida

4,163 Practical Nursing students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

As a degree choice, Nursing & Nursing Assistants is the 2nd most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Nursing & Nursing Assistants Majors in Florida

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 2,536
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 2,536
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 1,627
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 1,627
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 1,627

Gender Distribution

In Florida, a practical nursing major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of practical nursing majors in Florida is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.9%
  • Black or African American: 35.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 28.2%
  • White: 26.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.3%
  • Other Races: 7.3%
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Jobs for Nursing & Nursing Assistants Grads in Florida

137,400 people in the state and 2,152,650 in the nation are employed in jobs related to practical nursing.

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Wages for Nursing & Nursing Assistants Jobs in Florida

Practical Nursing grads earn an average of $26,840 in the state and $29,580 nationwide.

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Nursing & Nursing Assistants Careers in FL

Some of the careers practical nursing majors go into include:

Job Title FL Job Growth FL Median Salary
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 19% $44,210
Nursing Assistants 17% $26,020

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

Major Annual Graduates in FL
Nursing 21,209

View all majors related to Nursing & Nursing Assistants

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