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Registered Nursing Schools in Pennsylvania

9,950 Registered Nursing students earned their degrees in the state in <nil>.

In terms of popularity, Registered Nursing is the 1st most popular major in the state out of a total 23 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Registered Nursing Majors in Pennsylvania

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 5,446
Associate Degree 2,521
Master’s Degree 1,110
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 643
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 643
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 151
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 151
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 151
Post-Master’s Certificate 79
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 79

Gender Distribution

In Pennsylvania, 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 Pennsylvania is as follows:

  • Asian: 5.2%
  • Black or African American: 9.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.8%
  • White: 72.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.6%
  • Other Races: 7.0%
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Jobs for Registered Nursing Grads in Pennsylvania

In this state, there are 152,530 people employed in jobs related to a registered nursing degree, compared to 3,007,670 nationwide.

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Wages for Registered Nursing Jobs in Pennsylvania

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

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There are 10 colleges in Pennsylvania that offer registered nursing degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

#1

Drexel University

Philadelphia
871 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
23,216 Total Students

53% of the teachers are full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $69,511 a year. The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1.

689 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
8,270 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $58,562 after earning their degree at this institution. The full-time teacher rate is 37%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

447 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
1,816 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. 87% of students get financical aid. The full-time teacher rate is 92%.

395 Degrees in Major Awarded
14,023 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $34,179 after earning their degree at this institution. The student loan default rate of 3.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 97% of students receive it.

348 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,977 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $31,527 after earning their degree at this institution. 89% of students get financical aid. 29% of the teachers are full time.

#6

Holy Family University

Philadelphia
307 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
3,011 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 22%. An average student at Holy Family will pay a net price of $11,696.

#7

Gwynedd Mercy University

Gwynedd Valley
304 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
2,521 Total Students

The average student takes 4.22 years to complete their degree at Gwynedd - Mercy. The student loan default rate of 1.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

#8

Villanova University

Villanova
300 Degrees in Major Awarded
90% Graduation Rate
10,870 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 58% get financial aid. In their early career, Villanova grads earn an average salary of $81,607. This private institution charges an average net price of $34,784.

286 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
33,230 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $51,812 after earning their degree at this institution. The student loan default rate of 1.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $27,926.

Registered Nursing Careers in PA

Some of the careers registered nursing 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 registered nursing.

Major Annual Graduates in PA
Nursing Research & Other 614
Family Practice Nursing 448
Nursing Science 444
Nursing Practice 240
Surgical Nursing 229
Nurse Anesthetist 193
Nursing Administration 87
School Nursing 53

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