Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants at Cuesta College
Cuesta College is located in San Luis Obispo, California and approximately 10,093 students attend the school each year.
Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants section at the bottom of this page.
Cuesta College Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants Degrees Available
- Basic Certificate in Practical Nursing (Less Than 1 Year)
- Undergrad Certificate in Practical Nursing (1 - 4 Years)
- Associate’s Degree in Practical Nursing
Cuesta College Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants Rankings
Practical Nursing Student Demographics at Cuesta College
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the practical nursing majors at Cuesta College.
Cuesta College Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants Associate’s Program
Cuesta College does a better job with serving racial-ethnic minorities than the typical school does. Its associate's program in practical nursing graduates 15% more racial-ethnic minorities than the nationwide average.*
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Cuesta College with a associate's in practical nursing.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 6 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 0 |
Concentrations Within Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants
Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants majors may want to concentrate their studies in one of these areas. The completion numbers here include all graduates who receive any type of degree in this field from Cuesta College. Some of these focus areas may not be available for your degree level.
| Concentration | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | 9 |
Related Majors
- Allied Health Professions
- Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services
- Mental & Social Health Services
- Nursing
- Health Sciences & Services
Careers That Practical Nursing Grads May Go Into
A degree in practical nursing can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for CA, the home state for Cuesta College.
| Occupation | Jobs in CA | Average Salary in CA |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing Assistants | 99,440 | $35,220 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | 64,000 | $56,200 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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