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Registered Nursing Schools in Pennsylvania

9,682 students earned Registered Nursing degrees in Pennsylvania in the 2020-2021 year.

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 5,307
Associate Degree 2,443
Master’s Degree 1,008
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 703
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 703
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 148
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 148
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 148
Post-Master’s Certificate 73
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 73

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: 8.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.9%
  • White: 73.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.6%
  • Other Races: 7.6%
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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
74% Graduation Rate
23,589 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. The student loan default rate is 1.90% which is lower than average.

689 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
8,286 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $56,267 after earning their degree at this institution. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it.

447 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,011 Total Students

The 2.40% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 82% are considered full time. In their early career, PA College grads earn an average salary of $58,044.

395 Degrees in Major Awarded
15,376 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 86% of students receive it. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $32,598 a year.

348 Degrees in Major Awarded
13,217 Total Students

74% of students get financical aid. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $9,284.

#6

Holy Family University

Philadelphia
307 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
3,087 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.40%. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $14,854. 21% of the teachers are full time.

#7

Gwynedd Mercy University

Gwynedd Valley
304 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
2,737 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 23%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. The student loan default rate of 3.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#8

Villanova University

Villanova
300 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
11,032 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.90%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. It takes the average student 4.03 years to graduate.

286 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
32,277 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $48,483 after graduation. 78% of students get financical aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.24 years.

233 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
6,885 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.32 years. 98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $19,117.

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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