Practical Nursing Schools in Rhode Island

219 students earned Practical Nursing degrees in Rhode Island in the 2022-2023 year.

Education Levels of Practical Nursing Majors in Rhode Island

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

Education Level	Number of Grads
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years	200
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years	200
Associate Degree	19

Gender Distribution

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

Racial Distribution

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

• Asian: 1.4%
• Black or African American: 39.7%
• Hispanic or Latino: 8.7%
• White: 32.4%
• Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
• Other Races: 17.8%

Jobs for Practical Nursing Grads in Rhode Island

There are 11,280 people in the state and 2,152,650 people in the nation working in practical nursing jobs.

Wages for Practical Nursing Jobs in Rhode Island

Practical Nursing grads earn an average of $31,340 in the state and $29,580 nationwide.

Practical Nursing Careers in RI

Some of the careers practical nursing majors go into include:

Job Title	RI Job Growth	RI Median Salary
Nursing Assistants	5%	$30,000
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses	1%	$58,960

Related Majors in Rhode Island

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

Major	Annual Graduates in RI
Nursing	1,091
Health Sciences & Services	237
Allied Health Professions	230
Health/Medical Admin Services	175
Public Health	172
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences	128
Medicine	120
Allied Health Services	96

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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