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Practical Nursing in Delaware

Practical Nursing Schools in Delaware

159 students earned Practical Nursing degrees in Delaware in the 2021-2022 year.

In terms of popularity, Practical Nursing is the 2nd most popular major in the state out of a total 32 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Practical Nursing Majors in Delaware

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 88
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 71
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 71

Gender Distribution

In Delaware, 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 Delaware is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.8%
  • Black or African American: 49.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.5%
  • White: 33.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 5.7%
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Jobs for Practical Nursing Grads in Delaware

There are 7,150 people in the state and 2,152,650 people in the nation working in practical nursing jobs.

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Wages for Practical Nursing Jobs in Delaware

A typical salary for a practical nursing grad in the state is $30,780, compared to a typical salary of $29,580 nationwide.

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There are 3 colleges in Delaware that offer practical nursing degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

103 Degrees in Major Awarded
251 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $13,677. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $25,810 a year. Of all the students who attend this school, 59% get financial aid.

53 Degrees in Major Awarded
526 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 5 to 1. 100% of students get financical aid.

52 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,402 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $8,593. The student loan default rate of 3.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the students who attend this school, 81% get financial aid.

Practical Nursing Careers in DE

Some of the careers practical nursing majors go into include:

Job Title DE Job Growth DE Median Salary
Nursing Assistants 12% $30,020
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 10% $53,660

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

Major Annual Graduates in DE
Allied Health Services 183
Health Sciences & Services 167
Allied Health Professions 90
Health/Medical Admin Services 66
Mental & Social Health Services 44
Dental Support Services 39
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science 34
Bodywork & Therapeutic Services 32

View all majors related to Practical Nursing

View Nationwide Practical Nursing Report

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