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Nursing & Nursing Assistants in North Carolina

Nursing & Nursing Assistants Schools in North Carolina

1,047 students earned Practical Nursing degrees in North Carolina in the 2021-2022 year.

In terms of popularity, Nursing & Nursing Assistants is the 10th most popular major in the state out of a total 44 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Nursing & Nursing Assistants Majors in North Carolina

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 664
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 664
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 383

Gender Distribution

In North Carolina, 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 North Carolina is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.8%
  • Black or African American: 22.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.1%
  • White: 60.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.1%
  • Other Races: 9.5%
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Jobs for Nursing & Nursing Assistants Grads in North Carolina

In this state, there are 81,210 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 North Carolina

In this state, practical nursing grads earn an average of $25,570. Nationwide, they make an average of $29,580.

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There are 11 colleges in North Carolina that offer practical nursing degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

149 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,636 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. A typical student attending DCCC will pay a net price of $6,088. The student loan default rate of 5.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

79 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,790 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $4,081. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. The 6.40% student loan default rate is lower than average.

68 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,774 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. The 3.90% student loan default rate is lower than average. Graduates earn an average $28,637 after graduation.

#4

Gaston College

Dallas
58 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,953 Total Students

13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 50% of students receive it. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $29,346 after earning their degree at this institution.

35 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,135 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $28,240 after graduation. The student to faculty ratio is 7 to 1. The 5.80% student loan default rate is lower than average.

31 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,164 Total Students

In their early career, Richmond Community College grads earn an average salary of $24,204. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 49%.

29 Degrees in Major Awarded
13,059 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 4.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The full-time teacher rate is 33%. This public school has an average net price of $4,563.

27 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,119 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 7 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 28%. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.00%.

26 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,871 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $5,491. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 88% of students receive it.

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,016 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 58% are considered full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $26,802 after earning their degree at this institution. 83% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,550 Total Students

66% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This public school has an average net price of $6,335. 39% of the teachers are full time.

Nursing & Nursing Assistants Careers in NC

Some of the careers practical nursing majors go into include:

Job Title NC Job Growth NC Median Salary
Nursing Assistants 8% $25,260
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 5% $44,830

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

Major Annual Graduates in NC
Health/Medical Admin Services 4,147
Allied Health Services 1,765
Allied Health Professions 1,691
Mental & Social Health Services 998
Dental Support Services 585
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science 470
Bodywork & Therapeutic Services 319
Health Sciences & Services 203

View all majors related to Nursing & Nursing Assistants

View Nationwide Nursing & Nursing Assistants Report

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