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Nursing & Nursing Assistants in Alaska

Nursing & Nursing Assistants Schools in Alaska

46 students earned Practical Nursing degrees in Alaska in the 2021-2022 year.

In this state, Nursing & Nursing Assistants is the 13th most popular major out of a total 30 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Nursing & Nursing Assistants Majors in Alaska

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 46

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of practical nursing majors in Alaska is as follows:

  • Asian: 15.2%
  • Black or African American: 4.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.5%
  • White: 26.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 4.3%
  • Other Races: 43.5%
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Jobs for Nursing & Nursing Assistants Grads in Alaska

2,350 people in the state and 2,152,650 in the nation are employed in jobs related to practical nursing.

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Wages for Nursing & Nursing Assistants Jobs in Alaska

A typical salary for a practical nursing grad in the state is $39,830, compared to a typical salary of $29,580 nationwide.

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There are 2 colleges in Alaska that offer practical nursing degrees. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
41% Graduation Rate
6,826 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 58%. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $9,684. Graduates earn an average $38,536 after graduation.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
30% Graduation Rate
1,997 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 0.90% which is lower than average. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 84% of students receive it. The average student takes 4.83 years to complete their degree at UAS.

Nursing & Nursing Assistants Careers in AK

Some of the careers practical nursing majors go into include:

Job Title AK Job Growth AK Median Salary
Nursing Assistants 20% $38,500
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 18% $58,180

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

Major Annual Graduates in AK
Allied Health Services 191
Health/Medical Admin Services 89
Mental & Social Health Services 60
Bodywork & Therapeutic Services 43
Allied Health Professions 42
Dental Support Services 39
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science 26
Health Sciences & Services 1

View all majors related to Nursing & Nursing Assistants

View Nationwide Nursing & Nursing Assistants Report

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