Practical Nursing Schools in New Jersey

In 2022-2023, 1,749 students earned their Practical Nursing degrees in NJ.

Education Levels of Practical Nursing Majors in New Jersey

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

Education Level	Number of Grads
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years	1,538
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years	1,538
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year	211

Gender Distribution

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

Racial Distribution

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

• Asian: 3.9%
• Black or African American: 52.5%
• Hispanic or Latino: 16.8%
• White: 12.8%
• Non-Resident Alien: 0.1%
• Other Races: 13.9%

Jobs for Practical Nursing Grads in New Jersey

73,990 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 New Jersey

Practical Nursing grads earn an average of $30,380 in the state and $29,580 nationwide.

Practical Nursing Careers in NJ

Some of the careers practical nursing majors go into include:

Job Title	NJ Job Growth	NJ Median Salary
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses	13%	$56,750
Nursing Assistants	12%	$29,470

Related Majors in New Jersey

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

Major	Annual Graduates in NJ
Nursing	5,648
Health Sciences & Services	1,471
Public Health	942
Allied Health Professions	880
Medicine	614
Rehabilitation Professions	453
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences	348
Allied Health Services	347

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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