Practical Nursing Schools in Wisconsin

In 2022-2023, 5,570 students earned their Practical Nursing degrees in WI.

Education Levels of Practical Nursing Majors in Wisconsin

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

Education Level	Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year	4,718
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years	852
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years	852

Gender Distribution

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

Racial Distribution

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

• Asian: 4.7%
• Black or African American: 7.9%
• Hispanic or Latino: 11.4%
• White: 67.2%
• Non-Resident Alien: 0.2%
• Other Races: 8.6%

Jobs for Practical Nursing Grads in Wisconsin

There are 40,230 people in the state and 2,152,650 people in the nation working in practical nursing jobs.

Wages for Practical Nursing Jobs in Wisconsin

In this state, practical nursing grads earn an average of $29,590. Nationwide, they make an average of $29,580.

Practical Nursing Careers in WI

Some of the careers practical nursing majors go into include:

Job Title	WI Job Growth	WI Median Salary
Nursing Assistants	4%	$29,240
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses	0%	$45,310

Related Majors in Wisconsin

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

Major	Annual Graduates in WI
Nursing	5,410
Rehabilitation Professions	957
Allied Health Professions	788
Communication Sciences	585
Health/Medical Admin Services	534
Mental & Social Health Services	514
Allied Health Services	455
Medicine	419

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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