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Nursing Schools in Delaware

In 2020-2021, 1,296 students earned their Nursing degrees in DE.

As a degree choice, Nursing is the 1st most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Nursing Majors in Delaware

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 768
Associate Degree 325
Master’s Degree 129
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 44
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 44
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 44
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 29
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 29
Post-Master’s Certificate 1
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of nursing majors in Delaware is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.9%
  • Black or African American: 15.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.8%
  • White: 66.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.6%
  • Other Races: 5.0%
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Jobs for Nursing Grads in Delaware

There are 14,050 people in the state and 3,609,760 people in the nation working in nursing jobs.

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Wages for Nursing Jobs in Delaware

A typical salary for a nursing grad in the state is $108,340, compared to a typical salary of $106,910 nationwide.

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

#1

Wilmington University

New Castle
571 Degrees in Major Awarded
25% Graduation Rate
14,769 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $15,186. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 7% are considered full time.

419 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,955 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 41% are considered full time. In their early career, Delaware Tech grads earn an average salary of $30,917. A typical student attending Delaware Tech will pay a net price of $8,479.

193 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
23,613 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 2.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 89% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. A typical student attending UD will pay a net price of $18,967.

#4

Wesley College

Dover
56 Degrees in Major Awarded
31% Graduation Rate
917 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.50 years. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $34,960 after earning their degree at this institution.

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
4,739 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 64% are considered full time. It takes the average student 4.45 years to graduate.

Nursing Careers in DE

Some of the careers nursing majors go into include:

Job Title DE Job Growth DE Median Salary
Nurse Practitioners 27% $105,390
Nursing Instructors and Professors 21% $0
Medical and Health Services Managers 15% $114,480
Registered Nurses 14% $73,030
Nurse Anesthetists 11% $169,140
Nurse Midwives 0% $96,860

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