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Nursing & Nursing Assistants Schools in Kansas

In 2020-2021, 3,821 students earned their Practical Nursing degrees in KS.

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 3,140
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 3,140
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 3,140
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 681
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 681

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: 2.6%
  • Black or African American: 6.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 18.3%
  • White: 61.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.1%
  • Other Races: 10.4%
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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
4,606 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $31,451 a year. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 23% are considered full time. This public school has an average net price of $11,696.

353 Degrees in Major Awarded
13,891 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 9.10% which is lower than average. This public school has an average net price of $13,371. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $35,375 a year.

299 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,907 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 95% get financial aid. The student loan default rate is 4.60% which is lower than average. A typical student attending Hutchinson Community College will pay a net price of $6,969.

249 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,700 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 96%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $32,143 a year.

226 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,148 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. In their early career, Kansas City Kansas Community College grads earn an average salary of $31,799. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $15,633.

224 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,107 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. Graduates earn an average $37,731 after graduation. 73% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

206 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,727 Total Students

11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $33,749 after earning their degree at this institution. A typical student attending Neosho County Community College will pay a net price of $8,100.

182 Degrees in Major Awarded
843 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $38,501 after graduation. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1. 82% of the teachers are full time.

179 Degrees in Major Awarded
697 Total Students

41% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 5 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 8.30%.

146 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,459 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 100%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $32,392 a year. 97% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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

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