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Practical Nursing in Pennsylvania

Practical Nursing Schools in Pennsylvania

1,965 Practical Nursing students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

As a degree choice, Practical Nursing is the 186th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Practical Nursing Majors in Pennsylvania

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 1,857
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 1,857
Associate Degree 78
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 29
Post-Master’s Certificate 1
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1

Gender Distribution

In Pennsylvania, 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 Pennsylvania is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.3%
  • Black or African American: 35.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.8%
  • White: 47.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.2%
  • Other Races: 6.6%
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Jobs for Practical Nursing Grads in Pennsylvania

There are 114,630 people in the state and 2,152,650 people in the nation working in practical nursing jobs.

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Wages for Practical Nursing Jobs in Pennsylvania

A typical salary for a practical nursing grad in the state is $30,630, compared to a typical salary of $29,580 nationwide.

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There are 4 colleges in Pennsylvania that offer practical nursing degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

#1

PITC Institute

Wyncote
54 Degrees in Major Awarded
347 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $21,588. 91% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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20 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
4,565 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.32 years to graduate. Of all the students who attend this school, 89% get financial aid. 53% of the teachers are full time.

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19 Degrees in Major Awarded
279 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 32% are considered full time. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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4 Degrees in Major Awarded
454 Total Students

96% of students get financical aid. This private institution charges an average net price of $17,442. The full-time teacher rate is 30%.

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Practical Nursing Careers in PA

Some of the careers practical nursing majors go into include:

Job Title PA Job Growth PA Median Salary
Nursing Assistants 10% $30,080
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 9% $47,580

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

Major Annual Graduates in PA
Nursing 11,477
Rehabilitation Professions 3,183
Allied Health Professions 2,804
Medicine 2,307
Health/Medical Admin Services 1,823
Health Sciences & Services 1,691
Public Health 1,486
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 1,353

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