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Nursing & Nursing Assistants Schools in Texas

4,266 Practical Nursing students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In this state, Nursing & Nursing Assistants is the 193rd most popular major out of a total 321 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Nursing & Nursing Assistants 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 3,405
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 3,405
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 764
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 764
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 764
Associate Degree 97

Gender Distribution

In Texas, 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 Texas is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.1%
  • Black or African American: 16.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 47.3%
  • White: 27.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.6%
  • Other Races: 6.5%
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Jobs for Nursing & Nursing Assistants Grads in Texas

159,780 people in the state and 2,152,650 in the nation are employed in jobs related to practical nursing.

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Wages for Nursing & Nursing Assistants Jobs in Texas

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

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

#1

Del Mar College

Corpus Christi
97 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,678 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $30,055 after graduation. This public school has an average net price of $5,630. Of all the students who attend this school, 76% get financial aid.

Nursing & Nursing Assistants 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

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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