Practical Nursing Schools in Delaware

In 2022-2023, 150 students earned their Practical Nursing degrees in DE.

Education Levels of Practical Nursing Majors in Delaware

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

Education Level	Number of Grads
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years	83
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years	83
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year	67

Gender Distribution

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

Racial Distribution

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

• Asian: 4.0%
• Black or African American: 52.7%
• Hispanic or Latino: 6.0%
• White: 31.3%
• Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
• Other Races: 6.0%

Jobs for Practical Nursing Grads in Delaware

In this state, there are 7,150 people employed in jobs related to a practical nursing degree, compared to 2,152,650 nationwide.

Wages for Practical Nursing Jobs in Delaware

In this state, practical nursing grads earn an average of $30,780. Nationwide, they make an average of $29,580.

Practical Nursing Careers in DE

Some of the careers practical nursing majors go into include:

Job Title	DE Job Growth	DE Median Salary
Nursing Assistants	12%	$30,020
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses	10%	$53,660

Related Majors in Delaware

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

Major	Annual Graduates in DE
Nursing	1,267
Public Health	204
Health Sciences & Services	175
Rehabilitation Professions	103
Allied Health Professions	97
Bioethics/Medical Ethics	90
Allied Health Services	76
Mental & Social Health Services	76

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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