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Practical Nursing in Nevada

Practical Nursing Schools in Nevada

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

As a degree choice, Practical Nursing is the 4th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Practical Nursing 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 Practical Nursing 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 Practical Nursing 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.

Practical Nursing 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 Practical Nursing

View Nationwide Practical Nursing Report

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