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Registered Nursing Schools in Delaware

In 2020-2021, 1,133 students earned their Registered Nursing degrees in DE.

A Registered Nursing major is the 1st most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Registered Nursing Majors in Delaware

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 768
Associate Degree 325
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 29
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 29
Master’s Degree 10
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1
Post-Master’s Certificate 1

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 3.8%
  • Black or African American: 15.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.2%
  • White: 67.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.3%
  • Other Races: 4.9%
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Jobs for Registered Nursing Grads in Delaware

There are 12,100 people in the state and 3,007,670 people in the nation working in registered nursing jobs.

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Wages for Registered Nursing Jobs in Delaware

A typical salary for a registered nursing grad in the state is $74,800, compared to a typical salary of $75,510 nationwide.

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

419 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,955 Total Students

The 9.10% student loan default rate is lower than average. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $30,917 a year. 88% of students get financical aid.

#2

Wilmington University

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

The student loan default rate is 6.50% which is lower than average. This private institution charges an average net price of $15,186. In their early career, Wilmington University grads earn an average salary of $42,573.

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

This public school has an average net price of $18,967. The 2.10% student loan default rate is lower than average. In their early career, UD grads earn an average salary of $57,091.

#4

Wesley College

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

In their early career, Wesley College grads earn an average salary of $34,960. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $25,089. The average student takes 4.50 years to complete their degree at Wesley College.

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.45 years. The full-time teacher rate is 64%. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $14,866.

Registered Nursing Careers in DE

Some of the careers registered nursing majors go into include:

Job Title DE Job Growth DE Median Salary
Nursing Instructors and Professors 21% $0
Registered Nurses 14% $73,030

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

Major Annual Graduates in DE
Nursing Administration 73
Nursing Practice 43
Family Practice Nursing 25
Nursing Research & Other 19
Adult Health Nursing 2
Nursing Science 1

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