Practical Nursing Schools in Missouri

922 students earned Practical Nursing degrees in Missouri in the 2022-2023 year.

Education Levels of Practical Nursing Majors in Missouri

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

Education Level	Number of Grads
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years	915
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years	915
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year	7

Gender Distribution

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

Racial Distribution

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

• Asian: 0.7%
• Black or African American: 15.7%
• Hispanic or Latino: 3.0%
• White: 74.5%
• Non-Resident Alien: 0.3%
• Other Races: 5.7%

Jobs for Practical Nursing Grads in Missouri

There are 53,770 people in the state and 2,152,650 people in the nation working in practical nursing jobs.

Wages for Practical Nursing Jobs in Missouri

Practical Nursing grads earn an average of $25,930 in the state and $29,580 nationwide.

Practical Nursing Careers in MO

Some of the careers practical nursing majors go into include:

Job Title	MO Job Growth	MO Median Salary
Nursing Assistants	10%	$24,350
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses	8%	$42,540

Related Majors in Missouri

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

Major	Annual Graduates in MO
Nursing	6,840
Allied Health Professions	1,137
Health Sciences & Services	1,081
Medicine	1,012
Health/Medical Admin Services	1,011
Rehabilitation Professions	979
Public Health	888
Communication Sciences	598

View all majors related to Practical Nursing

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References

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

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