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Nursing & Nursing Assistants Schools in North Carolina

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

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 698
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 698
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 242
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 242
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 242

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: 1.4%
  • Black or African American: 21.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.9%
  • White: 57.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.4%
  • Other Races: 8.3%
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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
3,765 Total Students

30% of the teachers are full time. Graduates earn an average $28,574 after graduation. 82% of students get financical aid.

79 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,932 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 88% of students receive it. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $4,337. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.

68 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,587 Total Students

93% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Graduates earn an average $27,367 after graduation. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

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Gaston College

Dallas
58 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,345 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Graduates earn an average $27,347 after graduation. Of all the students who attend this school, 67% get financial aid.

35 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,048 Total Students

31% of the teachers are full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $27,818 a year. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 8 to 1.

31 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,226 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 54% are considered full time. 97% of students get financical aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $4,388.

29 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,680 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $27,816 after graduation. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 53% of students receive it. 30% of the teachers are full time.

27 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,672 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $4,184. In their early career, Durham Technical Community College grads earn an average salary of $27,582. 10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

26 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,154 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $5,398. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $25,837 a year. The full-time teacher rate is 34%.

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,057 Total Students

A typical student attending BCC will pay a net price of $7,516. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $24,778 a year. 90% of students get financical aid.

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,845 Total Students

82% of students get financical aid. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $4,947. Graduates earn an average $26,393 after graduation.

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

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