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Registered Nursing in Pennsylvania

Registered Nursing Schools in Pennsylvania

9,211 students earned Registered Nursing degrees in Pennsylvania in the 2022-2023 year.

As a degree choice, Registered Nursing is the 2nd most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Registered Nursing Majors in Pennsylvania

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 4,905
Associate Degree 2,443
Master’s Degree 1,034
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 626
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 626
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 148
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 148
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 148
Post-Master’s Certificate 55
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 55

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 5.9%
  • Black or African American: 10.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.3%
  • White: 70.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.7%
  • Other Races: 6.2%
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Jobs for Registered Nursing Grads in Pennsylvania

There are 152,530 people in the state and 3,007,670 people in the nation working in registered nursing jobs.

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Wages for Registered Nursing Jobs in Pennsylvania

A typical salary for a registered nursing grad in the state is $70,390, compared to a typical salary of $75,510 nationwide.

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

#1

Drexel University

Philadelphia
871 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
23,589 Total Students

The average student takes 4.68 years to complete their degree at Drexel. 100% of students get financical aid. 55% of the teachers are full time.

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689 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
8,286 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. The average student takes 4.22 years to complete their degree at Thomas Jefferson University. An average student at Thomas Jefferson University will pay a net price of $26,290.

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447 Degrees in Major Awarded
100% Graduation Rate
2,011 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $34,944. 83% of the teachers are full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 89% of students receive it.

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395 Degrees in Major Awarded
15,376 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $12,143. 20% of the teachers are full time. 73% of students get financical aid.

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348 Degrees in Major Awarded
13,217 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $8,921. Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid.

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#6

Holy Family University

Philadelphia
307 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
3,087 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 19%. 100% of students get financical aid.

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#7

Gwynedd Mercy University

Gwynedd Valley
304 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
2,737 Total Students

18% of the teachers are full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.22 years. 100% of students get financical aid.

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#8

Villanova University

Villanova
300 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
11,032 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $43,090. Of all the students who attend this school, 60% get financial aid.

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286 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
32,277 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 87% of students receive it. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. It takes the average student 4.24 years to graduate.

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Registered Nursing Careers in PA

Some of the careers registered nursing majors go into include:

Job Title PA Job Growth PA Median Salary
Nursing Instructors and Professors 23% $75,650
Registered Nurses 13% $69,170

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

Major Annual Graduates in PA
Nursing Research & Other 614
Family Practice Nursing 448
Nursing Science 444
Nursing Practice 240
Surgical Nursing 229
Nurse Anesthetist 193
Nursing Administration 87
School Nursing 53

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