Practical Nursing Schools in Texas

4,075 students earned Practical Nursing degrees in Texas in the 2022-2023 year.

A Practical Nursing major is the 193rd most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Practical Nursing Majors in Texas

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

Education Level	Number of Grads
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years	3,083
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years	3,083
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year	864
Associate Degree	128

Gender Distribution

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

Racial Distribution

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

• Asian: 3.3%
• Black or African American: 19.5%
• Hispanic or Latino: 51.0%
• White: 21.4%
• Non-Resident Alien: 0.6%
• Other Races: 4.2%

Jobs for Practical Nursing Grads in Texas

159,780 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 Texas

In this state, practical nursing grads earn an average of $27,030. Nationwide, they make an average of $29,580.

Most Popular Practical Nursing Programs in TX

There is one school in the state that offers this degree.

Practical Nursing Careers in TX

Some of the careers practical nursing majors go into include:

Job Title	TX Job Growth	TX Median Salary
Nursing Assistants	20%	$25,760
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses	19%	$46,420

Related Majors in Texas

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

Major	Annual Graduates in TX
Nursing	21,862
Allied Health Professions	3,806
Health/Medical Admin Services	2,598
Health Sciences & Services	2,485
Public Health	2,111
Medicine	1,974
Communication Sciences	1,724
Rehabilitation Professions	1,705

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References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online

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