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Nursing in Delaware

Nursing Schools in Delaware

1,025 Nursing students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

A Nursing major is the 2nd most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Nursing Majors in Delaware

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 526
Associate Degree 315
Master’s Degree 114
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 46
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 46
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 46
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 24
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 24

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of nursing majors in Delaware is as follows:

  • Asian: 4.0%
  • Black or African American: 18.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.5%
  • White: 61.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.7%
  • Other Races: 6.4%
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Jobs for Nursing Grads in Delaware

14,050 people in the state and 3,609,760 in the nation are employed in jobs related to nursing.

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Wages for Nursing Jobs in Delaware

Nursing grads earn an average of $108,340 in the state and $106,910 nationwide.

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There are 5 colleges in Delaware that offer nursing degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

#1

Wilmington University

New Castle
571 Degrees in Major Awarded
23% Graduation Rate
14,769 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $15,343. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.56 years.

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419 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,955 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 36%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 89% get financial aid.

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193 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
23,613 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $17,713. The average student takes 4.14 years to complete their degree at UD.

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28 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
4,739 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 59% are considered full time. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $12,544.

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Nursing Careers in DE

Some of the careers nursing majors go into include:

Job Title DE Job Growth DE Median Salary
Nurse Practitioners 27% $105,390
Medical and Health Services Managers 15% $114,480
Registered Nurses 14% $73,030
Nurse Anesthetists 11% $169,140

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

Major Annual Graduates in DE
Public Health 204
Health Sciences & Services 175
Rehabilitation Professions 103
Allied Health Professions 97
Bioethics/Medical Ethics 90
Allied Health Services 76
Mental & Social Health Services 76
Dietetics & Nutrition Services 55

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