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Nursing in Pennsylvania

Nursing Schools in Pennsylvania

Jobs for Nursing Grads in Pennsylvania

There are 192,180 people in the state and 4,288,120 people in the nation working in Nursing jobs.

Nursing Jobs Nationwide vs. PA

Wages for Nursing Jobs in Pennsylvania

A typical salary for a Nursing grad in the state is $98,850, compared to a typical salary of $107,448 nationwide.

Nursing Wages Nationwide vs. PA

Our data covers 9 colleges in Pennsylvania offering Nursing degrees. Learn about the most popular 9 below:

#1

Drexel University

Philadelphia

Graduates earn a median salary of $71,209 in their first year after graduation. About 78% of those who apply are admitted. 90% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $68,709 a year. The school admits about 86% of applicants. 82% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $86,069 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 6% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 98%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $43,493 in their first year after graduation. Undergrads from Pennsylvania pay around $7,373 a year in tuition.

#5

Wilkes University

Wilkes-Barre

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $59,604 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 91% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 73%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $73,993 after earning their degree at this institution. About 44% of those who apply are admitted. 65% of full-time students return after their first year.

#7

Holy Family University

Philadelphia

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $67,466 a year. The school admits about 74% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 83%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $49,721 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 50%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 92%.

#9

Duquesne University

Pittsburgh

Graduates earn a median salary of $55,257 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 79%, getting in takes some planning. 86% of full-time students return after their first year.

Nursing Careers in PA

Some of the careers Nursing majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Registered Nurses $105,741
Nurse Practitioners $147,651
Clinical Nurse Specialists $52,889
Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses $143,854
Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary $69,718
Critical Care Nurses $65,103
Acute Care Nurses $56,247
Nurse Anesthetists $66,747
Nurse Midwives $36,174
Medical and Health Services Managers $129,557

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Nursing.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Nursing & Nursing Assistants 99,987
Allied Health Professions 90,379
Health/Medical Admin Services 90,166
Allied Health Services 80,693
Public Health 41,086
Health Sciences & Services 38,201
Mental & Social Health Services 33,946
Medicine 29,737

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