Practical Nursing Schools in West Virginia

377 students earned Practical Nursing degrees in West Virginia in the 2022-2023 year.

Education Levels of Practical Nursing Majors in West Virginia

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

Education Level	Number of Grads
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years	377
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years	377

Gender Distribution

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

Racial Distribution

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

• Asian: 0.0%
• Black or African American: 6.1%
• Hispanic or Latino: 0.0%
• White: 92.3%
• Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
• Other Races: 1.6%

Jobs for Practical Nursing Grads in West Virginia

14,190 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 West Virginia

A typical salary for a practical nursing grad in the state is $26,410, compared to a typical salary of $29,580 nationwide.

Practical Nursing Careers in WV

Some of the careers practical nursing majors go into include:

Job Title	WV Job Growth	WV Median Salary
Nursing Assistants	10%	$25,180
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses	7%	$36,090

Related Majors in West Virginia

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

Major	Annual Graduates in WV
Nursing	1,771
Other Health Professions	705
Health/Medical Admin Services	435
Medicine	370
Allied Health Professions	356
Public Health	352
Allied Health Services	326
Communication Sciences	199

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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