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Nursing & Nursing Assistants Schools in Pennsylvania

1,952 students earned Practical Nursing degrees in Pennsylvania in the 2020-2021 year.

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

Education Levels of Nursing & Nursing Assistants 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 1,829
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 1,829
Associate Degree 97
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 26
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 26
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 26

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: 25.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.2%
  • White: 60.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.1%
  • Other Races: 5.0%
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Jobs for Nursing & Nursing Assistants 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 Nursing & Nursing Assistants 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
347 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $15,009. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $52,871 a year. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
4,565 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. 69% of the teachers are full time. 88% of students get financical aid.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
279 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. 21 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $25,050 a year.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
454 Total Students

The 6.00% student loan default rate is lower than average. Graduates earn an average $28,189 after graduation. The full-time teacher rate is 29%.

Nursing & Nursing Assistants 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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