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Practical Nursing in New York

Practical Nursing Schools in New York

3,007 students earned Practical Nursing degrees in New York in the 2022-2023 year.

In terms of popularity, Practical Nursing is the 322nd most popular major in the state out of a total 336 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Practical Nursing Majors in New York

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 2,134
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 2,134
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 873

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 5.0%
  • Black or African American: 43.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 15.8%
  • White: 29.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.1%
  • Other Races: 6.6%
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Jobs for Practical Nursing Grads in New York

In this state, there are 137,900 people employed in jobs related to a practical nursing degree, compared to 2,152,650 nationwide.

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Wages for Practical Nursing Jobs in New York

In this state, practical nursing grads earn an average of $37,010. Nationwide, they make an average of $29,580.

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Practical Nursing Careers in NY

Some of the careers practical nursing majors go into include:

Job Title NY Job Growth NY Median Salary
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 18% $48,620
Nursing Assistants 16% $36,610

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

Major Annual Graduates in NY
Nursing 17,708
Public Health 2,959
Allied Health Professions 2,882
Rehabilitation Professions 2,807
Medicine 2,722
Health/Medical Admin Services 2,681
Communication Sciences 2,200
Health Sciences & Services 2,199

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View Nationwide Practical Nursing Report

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