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Licensed Practical Nursing Schools in North Carolina

In 2020-2021, 688 students earned their Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training degrees in NC.

In terms of popularity, Licensed Practical Nursing is the 11th most popular major in the state out of a total 133 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Licensed Practical Nursing Majors in North Carolina

Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 684
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 684
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 4
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 4
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 4

Gender Distribution

In North Carolina, a licensed practical/vocational nurse training major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of licensed practical/vocational nurse training majors in North Carolina is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.5%
  • Black or African American: 24.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.3%
  • White: 54.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.1%
  • Other Races: 8.6%
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Jobs for Licensed Practical Nursing Grads in North Carolina

In this state, there are 18,200 people employed in jobs related to a licensed practical/vocational nurse training degree, compared to 701,690 nationwide.

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Wages for Licensed Practical Nursing Jobs in North Carolina

Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training grads earn an average of $44,610 in the state and $47,050 nationwide.

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There are 11 colleges in North Carolina that offer licensed practical/vocational nurse training degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

68 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,587 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 93% get financial aid. In their early career, Forsyth Tech grads earn an average salary of $27,367. The full-time teacher rate is 100%.

#2

Gaston College

Dallas
54 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,345 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $12,994. 67% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. In their early career, Gaston College grads earn an average salary of $27,347.

52 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,932 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 43% are considered full time. This public school has an average net price of $4,337. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $24,025 a year.

35 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,048 Total Students

A typical student attending McDowell Technical Community College will pay a net price of $3,830. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 86% of students receive it. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 31% are considered full time.

27 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,672 Total Students

88% of students get financical aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1. Graduates earn an average $27,582 after graduation.

26 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,154 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 82% of students receive it. A typical student attending Central Carolina Community College will pay a net price of $5,398. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1.

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,680 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 30% are considered full time. This public school has an average net price of $9,574.

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,057 Total Students

11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 90% of students receive it. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $7,516.

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,922 Total Students

74% of students get financical aid. The full-time teacher rate is 29%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1.

22 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,821 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $10,898. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $25,923 a year. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

22 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,963 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. In their early career, Vance-Granville Community College grads earn an average salary of $25,982. This public school has an average net price of $3,283.

Licensed Practical Nursing Careers in NC

Some of the careers licensed practical/vocational nurse training majors go into include:

Job Title NC Job Growth NC Median Salary
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 5% $44,830

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to licensed practical/vocational nurse training.

Major Annual Graduates in NC
Nursing Assistants & Aides 252

View all majors related to Licensed Practical Nursing

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