Practical Nursing Schools in Nebraska

325 Practical Nursing students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

A Practical Nursing major is the 217th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Practical Nursing Majors in Nebraska

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

Education Level	Number of Grads
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years	303
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years	303
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year	22

Gender Distribution

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

Racial Distribution

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

• Asian: 0.9%
• Black or African American: 6.8%
• Hispanic or Latino: 12.3%
• White: 69.2%
• Non-Resident Alien: 0.6%
• Other Races: 10.2%

Jobs for Practical Nursing Grads in Nebraska

20,220 people in the state and 2,152,650 in the nation are employed in jobs related to practical nursing.

Wages for Practical Nursing Jobs in Nebraska

Practical Nursing grads earn an average of $28,730 in the state and $29,580 nationwide.

Most Popular Practical Nursing Programs in NE

Practical Nursing Careers in NE

Some of the careers practical nursing majors go into include:

Job Title	NE Job Growth	NE Median Salary
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses	15%	$43,420
Nursing Assistants	12%	$28,280

Related Majors in Nebraska

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

Major	Annual Graduates in NE
Nursing	1,908
Allied Health Professions	596
Rehabilitation Professions	364
Medicine	287
Health/Medical Admin Services	260
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences	201
Public Health	149
Communication Sciences	141

View all majors related to Practical Nursing

View Nationwide Practical Nursing Report

References

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

More about our data sources and methodologies.