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Practical Nursing Schools in Pennsylvania

1,993 Practical Nursing students earned their degrees in the state in <nil>.

In this state, Practical Nursing is the 2nd most popular major out of a total 2 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Practical Nursing Majors in Pennsylvania

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 1,899
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 1,899
Associate Degree 60
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 33
Post-Master’s Certificate 1
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1

Gender Distribution

In Pennsylvania, 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 Pennsylvania is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.9%
  • Black or African American: 31.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.3%
  • White: 53.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 6.0%
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Jobs for Practical Nursing Grads in Pennsylvania

114,630 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 Practical Nursing Jobs in Pennsylvania

Practical Nursing grads earn an average of $30,630 in the state and $29,580 nationwide.

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There are 4 colleges in Pennsylvania that offer practical nursing degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

#1

PITC Institute

Wyncote
54 Degrees in Major Awarded
619 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $18,258. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 17% are considered full time.

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20 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
4,240 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 52%. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. 87% of students get financical aid.

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19 Degrees in Major Awarded
241 Total Students

An average student at Fortis Institute - Scranton will pay a net price of $34,336. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 25% are considered full time.

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4 Degrees in Major Awarded
549 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. This private institution charges an average net price of $17,269. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 97% of students receive it.

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Practical Nursing Careers in PA

Some of the careers practical nursing majors go into include:

Job Title PA Job Growth PA Median Salary
Nursing Assistants 10% $30,080
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 9% $47,580

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

Major Annual Graduates in PA
Nursing 11,477

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