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Nursing Schools in Delaware

1,296 students earned Nursing degrees in Delaware in the 2020-2021 year.

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 768
Associate Degree 325
Master’s Degree 129
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 44
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 44
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 44
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 29
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 29
Post-Master’s Certificate 1
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1

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: 3.9%
  • Black or African American: 15.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.8%
  • White: 66.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.6%
  • Other Races: 5.0%
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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
25% Graduation Rate
14,769 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.56 years. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $42,573 a year. An average student at Wilmington University will pay a net price of $15,186.

419 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,955 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 9.10% which is lower than average. Of all the students who attend this school, 88% get financial aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1.

193 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
23,613 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 98%. Of all the students who attend this school, 89% get financial aid. The student loan default rate is 2.10% which is lower than average.

#4

Wesley College

Dover
56 Degrees in Major Awarded
31% Graduation Rate
917 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 100%. This private institution charges an average net price of $25,089. 9 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
4,739 Total Students

64% of the teachers are full time. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 97% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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
Nursing Instructors and Professors 21% $0
Medical and Health Services Managers 15% $114,480
Registered Nurses 14% $73,030
Nurse Anesthetists 11% $169,140
Nurse Midwives 0% $96,860

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

View all majors related to Nursing

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