Practical Nursing Schools in Florida

3,830 Practical Nursing students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

A Practical Nursing major is the 273rd most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Practical Nursing 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	2,145
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years	2,145
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year	1,685

Gender Distribution

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

Racial Distribution

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

• Asian: 1.7%
• Black or African American: 37.2%
• Hispanic or Latino: 30.3%
• White: 23.4%
• Non-Resident Alien: 1.7%
• Other Races: 5.8%

Jobs for Practical Nursing Grads in Florida

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

Wages for Practical Nursing 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.

Most Popular Practical Nursing Programs in FL

Practical Nursing 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

Related Majors in Florida

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

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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