Practical Nursing Schools in Nevada

In 2022-2023, 804 students earned their Practical Nursing degrees in NV.

A Practical Nursing major is the 179th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Practical Nursing Majors in Nevada

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

Education Level	Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year	737
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years	67
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years	67

Gender Distribution

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

Racial Distribution

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

• Asian: 11.6%
• Black or African American: 7.0%
• Hispanic or Latino: 34.5%
• White: 35.9%
• Non-Resident Alien: 0.2%
• Other Races: 10.8%

Jobs for Practical Nursing Grads in Nevada

In this state, there are 9,450 people employed in jobs related to a practical nursing degree, compared to 2,152,650 nationwide.

Wages for Practical Nursing Jobs in Nevada

A typical salary for a practical nursing grad in the state is $35,130, compared to a typical salary of $29,580 nationwide.

Most Popular Practical Nursing Programs in NV

Practical Nursing Careers in NV

Some of the careers practical nursing majors go into include:

Job Title	NV Job Growth	NV Median Salary
Nursing Assistants	22%	$34,060
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses	19%	$56,360

Related Majors in Nevada

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

Major	Annual Graduates in NV
Nursing	2,015
Health Sciences & Services	432
Allied Health Professions	313
Medicine	242
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences	210
Allied Health Services	188
Dentistry	169
Health/Medical Admin Services	123

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.