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Nursing & Nursing Assistants in Nevada

Nursing & Nursing Assistants Schools in Nevada

430 Practical Nursing students earned their degrees in the state in 2021-2022.

A Nursing & Nursing Assistants major is the 4th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Nursing & Nursing Assistants Majors in Nevada

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 397
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 33
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 33

Gender Distribution

In Nevada, 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 Nevada is as follows:

  • Asian: 10.9%
  • Black or African American: 8.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 35.3%
  • White: 33.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 11.6%
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Jobs for Nursing & Nursing Assistants Grads in Nevada

9,450 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 Nevada

In this state, practical nursing grads earn an average of $35,130. Nationwide, they make an average of $29,580.

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There are 4 colleges in Nevada that offer practical nursing degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

277 Degrees in Major Awarded
29,942 Total Students

100% of the teachers are full time. The 3.60% student loan default rate is lower than average. This public school has an average net price of $6,904.

151 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,431 Total Students

98% of the teachers are full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $4,863. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1.

#3

Western Nevada College

Carson City
107 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,528 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $34,413 a year. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 93% of students receive it.

87 Degrees in Major Awarded
3% Graduation Rate
3,414 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $7,758. 60% of students get financical aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1.

Nursing & Nursing Assistants Careers in NV

Some of the careers practical nursing majors go into include:

Job Title NV Job Growth NV Median Salary
Nursing Assistants 22% $34,060
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 19% $56,360

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

Major Annual Graduates in NV
Allied Health Services 1,323
Allied Health Professions 899
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science 464
Health/Medical Admin Services 424
Health Sciences & Services 395
Dental Support Services 339
Bodywork & Therapeutic Services 198
Optometric Support Services 74

View all majors related to Nursing & Nursing Assistants

View Nationwide Nursing & Nursing Assistants Report

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