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2023 Most Popular Nursing Schools in Delaware

6 Colleges
$77,111 Avg Salary
$24,934 Avg Student Debt

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Out of the majors we analyze each year, nursing was the most popular one in Delaware. In total, 1,267 people earned a degree or certificate in the field from a school in Delaware.

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for nursing students. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Nursing Degree Search has created the Most Popular Nursing Schools in Delaware to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 6 schools in Delaware to see which ones were the most popular programs for nursing students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Nursing program at each school on the list.

Check out the nursing programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in Delaware.

#1

Wilmington University

New Castle, DE

Our analysis found Wilmington University to be the most popular school for nursing students who want to pursue a degree in Delaware. Located in the suburb of New Castle, Wilmington University is a private not-for-profit college with a large student population.

After completing their degree, nursing graduates from Wilmington University carry an average student debt load of $23,448.

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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Delaware Technical Community College - Terry is a great place for nursing students. Delaware Tech is a large public school located in the city of Dover.

While working on their degree, nursing majors at Delaware Tech accumulate an average of around $14,500 in student debt.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Delaware. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Most Popular Nursing Schools in Delaware list. UD is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of Newark.

After completing their degree, nursing graduates from UD carry an average student debt load of $26,788. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $368, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#4

Wesley College

Dover, DE

Out of the 6 schools in Delaware that were part of this year’s ranking, Wesley College landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the city of Dover, Wesley College is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

On average, nursing graduates from Wesley College take out $35,000 in student loans while working on their degree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $303, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Delaware State University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Nursing Schools in Delaware list. Located in the city of Dover, Del State is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Margaret H Rollins School of Nursing at Beebe Medical Center is a great place for nursing students. Located in the distant town of Lewes, Beebe School of Nursing is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

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Best Nursing Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region

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State Degrees Awarded
Pennsylvania 11,477
New York 17,708
New Jersey 5,648
Maryland 4,104
District of Columbia 990

Nursing Concentrations

Major Annual Graduates
Registered Nursing 266,651
Family Practice Nurse/Nursing 16,104
Nursing Administration 9,838
Nursing Practice 7,992
Other Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing 5,092
Nursing Science 4,600
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing 2,287
Adult Health Nurse/Nursing 2,021
Nurse Anesthetist 1,936
Public Health/Community Nurse/Nursing 1,883
Critical Care Nursing 773
Geriatric Nurse/Nursing 563
School Nursing 553
Nurse Midwife/Nursing Midwifery 509
Clinical Nurse Leader 444
Clinical Nurse Specialist 419
Perioperative/Operating Room and Surgical Nurse/Nursing 331
Maternal/Child Health and Neonatal Nurse/Nursing 181
Occupational and Environmental Health Nursing 57
Emergency Room/Trauma Nursing 53
Palliative Care Nursing 14
Forensic Nursing 14

Related Major Annual Graduates
Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants 84,274

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 6 schools only.

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to Aleksahgabrielle.

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