Practical Nursing Schools in Alaska

In 2022-2023, 39 students earned their Practical Nursing degrees in AK.

Education Levels of Practical Nursing Majors in Alaska

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

Education Level	Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year	39

Gender Distribution

In Alaska, a practical nursing major is more popular with women than with men.

Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of practical nursing majors in Alaska is as follows:

• Asian: 25.6%
• Black or African American: 5.1%
• Hispanic or Latino: 12.8%
• White: 28.2%
• Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
• Other Races: 28.2%

Jobs for Practical Nursing Grads in Alaska

2,350 people in the state and 2,152,650 in the nation are employed in jobs related to practical nursing.

Wages for Practical Nursing Jobs in Alaska

A typical salary for a practical nursing grad in the state is $39,830, compared to a typical salary of $29,580 nationwide.

Practical Nursing Careers in AK

Some of the careers practical nursing majors go into include:

Job Title	AK Job Growth	AK Median Salary
Nursing Assistants	20%	$38,500
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses	18%	$58,180

Related Majors in Alaska

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

Major	Annual Graduates in AK
Nursing	177
Health/Medical Prep Programs	109
Public Health	107
Allied Health Services	49
Allied Health Professions	38
Dental Support Services	26
Mental & Social Health Services	25
Dietetics & Nutrition Services	22

View all majors related to Practical Nursing

View Nationwide Practical Nursing Report

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online

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