Practical Nursing Schools in North Carolina

In <nil>, 1,047 students earned their Practical Nursing degrees in NC.

Education Levels of Practical Nursing Majors in North Carolina

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

Education Level	Number of Grads
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years	664
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years	664
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year	383

Gender Distribution

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

Racial Distribution

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

• Asian: 0.8%
• Black or African American: 22.0%
• Hispanic or Latino: 6.1%
• White: 60.6%
• Non-Resident Alien: 1.1%
• Other Races: 9.5%

Jobs for Practical Nursing Grads in North Carolina

81,210 people in the state and 2,152,650 in the nation are employed in jobs related to practical nursing.

Wages for Practical Nursing Jobs in North Carolina

Practical Nursing grads earn an average of $25,570 in the state and $29,580 nationwide.

Practical Nursing Careers in NC

Some of the careers practical nursing majors go into include:

Job Title	NC Job Growth	NC Median Salary
Nursing Assistants	8%	$25,260
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses	5%	$44,830

Related Majors in North Carolina

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

Major	Annual Graduates in NC
Nursing	7,425

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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