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Nursing & Nursing Assistants in Kansas

Nursing & Nursing Assistants Schools in Kansas

3,830 students earned Practical Nursing degrees in Kansas in the 2021-2022 year.

As a degree choice, Nursing & Nursing Assistants is the 1st most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Nursing & Nursing Assistants Majors in Kansas

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 3,209
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 621
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 621

Gender Distribution

In Kansas, 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 Kansas is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.3%
  • Black or African American: 6.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 17.7%
  • White: 59.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.7%
  • Other Races: 12.0%
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Jobs for Nursing & Nursing Assistants Grads in Kansas

29,800 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 Kansas

A typical salary for a practical nursing grad in the state is $26,210, compared to a typical salary of $29,580 nationwide.

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

503 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,834 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. 90% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $32,880 a year.

353 Degrees in Major Awarded
16,643 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $37,008 a year. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $13,249. Of all the students who attend this school, 74% get financial aid.

299 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,114 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 92% of students receive it. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $8,347. The student loan default rate of 2.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

249 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,640 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $7,416. Of all the students who attend this school, 94% get financial aid. The full-time teacher rate is 96%.

226 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,877 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $32,136 after graduation. Of all the students who attend this school, 74% get financial aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1.

224 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,233 Total Students

79% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $12,458.

206 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,639 Total Students

38% of the teachers are full time. This public school has an average net price of $8,549. The 4.80% student loan default rate is lower than average.

182 Degrees in Major Awarded
884 Total Students

90% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. A typical student attending North Central Kansas Technical College will pay a net price of $13,329. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $40,391 a year.

179 Degrees in Major Awarded
852 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $36,349 a year. The student loan default rate is 2.40% which is lower than average.

146 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,731 Total Students

90% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The full-time teacher rate is 100%. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1.

Nursing & Nursing Assistants Careers in KS

Some of the careers practical nursing majors go into include:

Job Title KS Job Growth KS Median Salary
Nursing Assistants 5% $25,670

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

Major Annual Graduates in KS
Allied Health Services 945
Health Aids & Attendants 891
Allied Health Professions 851
Health/Medical Admin Services 750
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science 163
Dental Support Services 162
Health Sciences & Services 143
Bodywork & Therapeutic Services 69

View all majors related to Nursing & Nursing Assistants

View Nationwide Nursing & Nursing Assistants Report

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