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Nursing & Nursing Assistants Schools in Nevada

622 Practical Nursing students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

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 606
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 606
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 606
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 16
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 16

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: 12.1%
  • Black or African American: 5.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 31.4%
  • White: 41.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 9.6%
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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
29,965 Total Students

86% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 100% of the teachers are full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $31,766 after earning their degree at this institution.

151 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,249 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 99% are considered full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $33,576 a year. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 21 to 1.

#3

Western Nevada College

Carson City
107 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,495 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $9,764. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 88% get financial aid.

87 Degrees in Major Awarded
5% Graduation Rate
3,772 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 74% get financial aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $29,700 after earning their degree at this institution. The student loan default rate of 8.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

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

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