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Nursing & Nursing Assistants in Rhode Island

Nursing & Nursing Assistants Schools in Rhode Island

In 2021-2022, 252 students earned their Practical Nursing degrees in RI.

In terms of popularity, Nursing & Nursing Assistants is the 5th most popular major in the state out of a total 34 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Nursing & Nursing Assistants Majors in Rhode Island

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 233
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 233
Associate Degree 19

Gender Distribution

In Rhode Island, 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 Rhode Island is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.2%
  • Black or African American: 39.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 9.5%
  • White: 27.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 22.2%
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Jobs for Nursing & Nursing Assistants Grads in Rhode Island

In this state, there are 11,280 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 Rhode Island

A typical salary for a practical nursing grad in the state is $31,340, compared to a typical salary of $29,580 nationwide.

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There are 2 colleges in Rhode Island that offer practical nursing degrees. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

189 Degrees in Major Awarded
752 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $29,378 after graduation. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.90%. This private institution charges an average net price of $36,436.

38 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,962 Total Students

96% of students get financical aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $33,817 after earning their degree at this institution. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $6,085.

Nursing & Nursing Assistants Careers in RI

Some of the careers practical nursing majors go into include:

Job Title RI Job Growth RI Median Salary
Nursing Assistants 5% $30,000
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 1% $58,960

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

Major Annual Graduates in RI
Allied Health Services 236
Health Sciences & Services 233
Health/Medical Admin Services 170
Allied Health Professions 158
Dental Support Services 96
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science 94
Bodywork & Therapeutic Services 52
Mental & Social Health Services 31

View all majors related to Nursing & Nursing Assistants

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