Bachelor’s Degrees in Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants
Education Levels of Practical Nursing Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 51 people earned their bachelor's degree in practical nursing. This makes it the 243rd most popular bachelor's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in practical nursing at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Basic Certificate | 44,253 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 42,270 |
| Associate Degree | 2,219 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 51 |
| Graduate Certificate | 15 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 1 |
Earnings of Practical Nursing Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in practical nursing is $10,084. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $10,084 to a high of $13,721.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for practical nursing majors who have their bachelor's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their bachelor's degree in practical nursing. About 86.3% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 7 |
| Women | 44 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of practical nursing bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41 |
| White | 0 |
| International Students | 3 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 0 |
Most Popular Practical Nursing Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 9 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in practical nursing. Learn more about the most popular 9 below:
Universidad del Turabo tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for practical nursing majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree. Each year, around 13,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,920 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $2,652 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 177 people received their bachelor's degree in practical nursing from Universidad del Turabo. Of these students, 92% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Universidad del Turabo practical nursing graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $10,084.
Caribbean University - Bayamon is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in practical nursing. Roughly 900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,200 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their bachelor's degree in practical nursing from Caribbean University - Bayamon. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 86% were women. Data shows that Caribbean University - Bayamon graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $10,084.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for practical nursing majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Oakwood University. Each year, around 1,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $20,722 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,680 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their bachelor's degree in practical nursing from Oakwood. About 82% of this group were women, and 73% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Oakwood graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $10,084.
Caribbean University - Carolina is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in practical nursing. Each year, around 200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,385 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,200 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their bachelor's degree in practical nursing from Caribbean University - Carolina. About 50% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in practical nursing at Caribbean University - Carolina make a median salary of 10,084.
Caribbean University - Ponce comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in practical nursing. Each year, around 600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,385 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,200 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their bachelor's degree in practical nursing from Caribbean University - Ponce. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in practical nursing at Caribbean University - Ponce make a median salary of 10,084.
Caribbean University - Vega Baja comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in practical nursing. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,200 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their bachelor's degree in practical nursing from Caribbean University - Vega Baja. About 100% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Caribbean University - Vega Baja graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $10,084.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to practical nursing that offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 153,413 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 19,276 |
| Public Health | 19,225 |
| Health/Medical Admin Services | 17,004 |
| Communication Sciences | 11,325 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minority student 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 percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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