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Nursing & Nursing Assistants Schools in Rhode Island

227 students earned Practical Nursing degrees in Rhode Island in the 2020-2021 year.

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 227
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 227

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: 0.9%
  • Black or African American: 50.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 10.6%
  • White: 29.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 8.8%
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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
818 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $23,639. 97% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student loan default rate of 6.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

38 Degrees in Major Awarded
13,684 Total Students

97% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $6,898. 100% of the teachers are full time.

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

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