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Nursing Science Schools in Pennsylvania

In 2020-2021, 444 students earned their Nursing Science degrees in PA.

A Nursing Science major is the 4th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Nursing Science Majors in Pennsylvania

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 422
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 14
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 14
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 14
Master’s Degree 8

Gender Distribution

In Pennsylvania, a nursing science major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of nursing science majors in Pennsylvania is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.6%
  • Black or African American: 4.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.9%
  • White: 81.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.2%
  • Other Races: 3.8%
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Jobs for Nursing Science Grads in Pennsylvania

152,530 people in the state and 3,007,670 in the nation are employed in jobs related to nursing science.

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Wages for Nursing Science Jobs in Pennsylvania

In this state, nursing science grads earn an average of $70,390. Nationwide, they make an average of $75,510.

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There are 5 colleges in Pennsylvania that offer nursing science degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

#1

Duquesne University

Pittsburgh
280 Degrees in Major Awarded
78% Graduation Rate
8,830 Total Students

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. In their early career, Duquesne grads earn an average salary of $56,932. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.30%.

146 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
7,456 Total Students

91% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This public school has an average net price of $23,133. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
10,037 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 7.00%. This public school has an average net price of $22,828. In their early career, IUP grads earn an average salary of $39,634.

#3

Moravian College

Bethlehem
8 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
2,605 Total Students

The average student takes 4.05 years to complete their degree at Moravian. This private school has an average net price of $27,801. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
6,150 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.18 years to graduate. An average student at Widener will pay a net price of $31,792. 98% of students get financical aid.

Nursing Science Careers in PA

Some of the careers nursing science majors go into include:

Job Title PA Job Growth PA Median Salary
Nursing Instructors and Professors 23% $75,650
Registered Nurses 13% $69,170

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

Major Annual Graduates in PA
Registered Nursing 8,979
Nursing Research & Other 614
Family Practice Nursing 448
Nursing Practice 240
Surgical Nursing 229
Nurse Anesthetist 193
Nursing Administration 87
School Nursing 53

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