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Nursing & Nursing Assistants Schools in Florida

4,163 students earned Practical Nursing degrees in Florida in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, Nursing & Nursing Assistants is the 273rd most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Nursing & Nursing Assistants Majors in Florida

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 2,536
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 2,536
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 1,627
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 1,627
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 1,627

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 1.9%
  • Black or African American: 35.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 28.2%
  • White: 26.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.3%
  • Other Races: 7.3%
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Jobs for Nursing & Nursing Assistants Grads in Florida

There are 137,400 people in the state and 2,152,650 people in the nation working in practical nursing jobs.

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Wages for Nursing & Nursing Assistants Jobs in Florida

A typical salary for a practical nursing grad in the state is $26,840, compared to a typical salary of $29,580 nationwide.

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Nursing & Nursing Assistants Careers in FL

Some of the careers practical nursing majors go into include:

Job Title FL Job Growth FL Median Salary
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 19% $44,210
Nursing Assistants 17% $26,020

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

Major Annual Graduates in FL
Nursing 21,209
Health/Medical Admin Services 8,048
Health Sciences & Services 4,327
Allied Health Professions 3,670
Public Health 2,030
Allied Health Services 1,996
Mental & Social Health Services 1,223
Medicine 1,218

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