Practical Nursing Schools in New Jersey

1,652 students earned Practical Nursing degrees in New Jersey in the <nil> year.

Education Levels of Practical Nursing Majors in New Jersey

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

Education Level	Number of Grads
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years	1,546
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years	1,546
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year	106

Gender Distribution

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

Racial Distribution

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

• Asian: 4.2%
• Black or African American: 54.0%
• Hispanic or Latino: 15.4%
• White: 15.6%
• Non-Resident Alien: 0.4%
• Other Races: 10.5%

Jobs for Practical Nursing Grads in New Jersey

In this state, there are 73,990 people employed in jobs related to a practical nursing degree, compared to 2,152,650 nationwide.

Wages for Practical Nursing Jobs in New Jersey

In this state, practical nursing grads earn an average of $30,380. Nationwide, they make an average of $29,580.

Practical Nursing Careers in NJ

Some of the careers practical nursing majors go into include:

Job Title	NJ Job Growth	NJ Median Salary
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses	13%	$56,750
Nursing Assistants	12%	$29,470

Related Majors in New Jersey

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

Major	Annual Graduates in NJ
Nursing	5,648

View all majors related to Practical Nursing

View Nationwide Practical Nursing Report

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online

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