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Nursing & Nursing Assistants Schools in Nebraska

In 2020-2021, 346 students earned their Practical Nursing degrees in NE.

In terms of popularity, Nursing & Nursing Assistants is the 5th most popular major in the state out of a total 33 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Nursing & Nursing Assistants Majors in Nebraska

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 346
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 346

Gender Distribution

In Nebraska, 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 Nebraska is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.9%
  • Black or African American: 8.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 10.1%
  • White: 73.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.4%
  • Other Races: 3.5%
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Jobs for Nursing & Nursing Assistants Grads in Nebraska

In this state, there are 20,220 people employed in jobs related to a practical nursing degree, compared to 2,152,650 nationwide.

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Wages for Nursing & Nursing Assistants Jobs in Nebraska

In this state, practical nursing grads earn an average of $28,730. Nationwide, they make an average of $29,580.

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There are 7 colleges in Nebraska that offer practical nursing degrees. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

98 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,328 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 8.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $34,005 after earning their degree at this institution.

70 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,974 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $31,468 after graduation. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 8.30%. This public school has an average net price of $8,069.

67 Degrees in Major Awarded
13,244 Total Students

A typical student attending MCC will pay a net price of $4,315. The full-time teacher rate is 20%. The student loan default rate of 5.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

41 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,105 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $33,819 a year. The student loan default rate of 5.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $9,029.

40 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,075 Total Students

17% of the teachers are full time. In their early career, Mid-Plains Community College grads earn an average salary of $29,471. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
1,024 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 52% are considered full time. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $14,345. The student to faculty ratio is 9 to 1.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,625 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. A typical student attending WNCC will pay a net price of $4,958. Graduates earn an average $29,814 after graduation.

Nursing & Nursing Assistants Careers in NE

Some of the careers practical nursing majors go into include:

Job Title NE Job Growth NE Median Salary
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 15% $43,420
Nursing Assistants 12% $28,280

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

Major Annual Graduates in NE
Allied Health Professions 498
Health/Medical Admin Services 269
Allied Health Services 208
Mental & Social Health Services 127
Dental Support Services 126
Health Sciences & Services 60
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science 38
Bodywork & Therapeutic Services 22

View all majors related to Nursing & Nursing Assistants

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