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Nursing Schools in Pennsylvania

12,391 Nursing students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In this state, Nursing is the 1st most popular major out of a total 338 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Nursing Majors in Pennsylvania

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 6,351
Associate Degree 2,443
Master’s Degree 2,051
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 858
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 858
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 483
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 483
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 483
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 149
Post-Master’s Certificate 149
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 56
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 56
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 56

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 5.4%
  • Black or African American: 7.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.1%
  • White: 73.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.6%
  • Other Races: 7.4%
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Jobs for Nursing Grads in Pennsylvania

178,240 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 Pennsylvania

A typical salary for a nursing grad in the state is $96,710, compared to a typical salary of $106,910 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Pennsylvania that offer nursing degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

#1

Drexel University

Philadelphia
919 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
23,589 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 55% are considered full time. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1.

854 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
8,286 Total Students

99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The 1.10% student loan default rate is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1.

620 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
26,552 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 57% get financial aid. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $25,046. The full-time teacher rate is 79%.

610 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
89,816 Total Students

15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate is 4.00% which is lower than average. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $27,530.

460 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,011 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 82% are considered full time. 86% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

395 Degrees in Major Awarded
15,376 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $11,608. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 15% are considered full time. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#7

Duquesne University

Pittsburgh
379 Degrees in Major Awarded
78% Graduation Rate
8,830 Total Students

In their early career, Duquesne grads earn an average salary of $56,932. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.30%. Most students complete their degree in 4.12 years.

359 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
32,277 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $48,483 after earning their degree at this institution. The full-time teacher rate is 77%. Of all the students who attend this school, 78% get financial aid.

348 Degrees in Major Awarded
13,217 Total Students

A typical student attending CCAC will pay a net price of $9,284. Of all the students who attend this school, 74% get financial aid. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1.

#10

Holy Family University

Philadelphia
321 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
3,087 Total Students

21% of the teachers are full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $49,475 a year. This private institution charges an average net price of $14,854.

Nursing Careers in PA

Some of the careers nursing majors go into include:

Job Title PA Job Growth PA Median Salary
Nurse Practitioners 31% $97,130
Nursing Instructors and Professors 23% $75,650
Medical and Health Services Managers 21% $87,790
Nurse Midwives 17% $97,450
Registered Nurses 13% $69,170
Nurse Anesthetists 9% $162,560

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

Major Annual Graduates in PA
Rehabilitation Professions 3,183
Allied Health Professions 2,804
Medicine 2,307
Health/Medical Admin Services 1,823
Health Sciences & Services 1,691
Public Health 1,486
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 1,353
Communication Sciences 1,232

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