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Nursing & Nursing Assistants in Texas

Nursing & Nursing Assistants Schools in Texas

In 2021-2022, 4,497 students earned their Practical Nursing degrees in TX.

In this state, Nursing & Nursing Assistants is the 6th most popular major out of a total 47 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Nursing & Nursing Assistants Majors in Texas

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 3,282
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 3,282
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 1,107
Associate Degree 108

Gender Distribution

In Texas, 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 Texas is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.8%
  • Black or African American: 20.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 48.1%
  • White: 23.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.7%
  • Other Races: 4.2%
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Jobs for Nursing & Nursing Assistants Grads in Texas

159,780 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 Texas

In this state, practical nursing grads earn an average of $27,030. Nationwide, they make an average of $29,580.

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There are 10 colleges in Texas that offer practical nursing degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

444 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,722 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. 97% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Graduates earn an average $51,759 after graduation.

#2

RGV Careers

Pharr
284 Degrees in Major Awarded
610 Total Students

An average student at RGV Careers will pay a net price of $21,601. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 30 to 1. In their early career, RGV Careers grads earn an average salary of $39,891.

232 Degrees in Major Awarded
15% Graduation Rate
28,962 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 58%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $27,836 after earning their degree at this institution. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 92% of students receive it.

163 Degrees in Major Awarded
746 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 28 to 1. This private institution charges an average net price of $26,734. In their early career, Concorde Career College - Grand Prairie grads earn an average salary of $35,344.

160 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,913 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 78% get financial aid. 50% of the teachers are full time. This public school has an average net price of $9,885.

140 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,875 Total Students

The 5.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. In their early career, Southwest Texas Junior College grads earn an average salary of $29,979. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

#7

Arlington Career Institute

Grand Prairie
136 Degrees in Major Awarded
343 Total Students

56% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 28 to 1. The student loan default rate is 2.10% which is lower than average.

114 Degrees in Major Awarded
24,621 Total Students

51% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 24 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.50%.

102 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,653 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 3.80% which is lower than average. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $36,362 a year. 60% of students get financical aid.

101 Degrees in Major Awarded
102 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $27,419 a year. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 48% of students receive it.

Nursing & Nursing Assistants Careers in TX

Some of the careers practical nursing majors go into include:

Job Title TX Job Growth TX Median Salary
Nursing Assistants 20% $25,760
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 19% $46,420

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

Major Annual Graduates in TX
Allied Health Services 9,187
Allied Health Professions 5,249
Health/Medical Admin Services 3,770
Health Sciences & Services 2,394
Dental Support Services 1,931
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science 1,012
Mental & Social Health Services 702
Bodywork & Therapeutic Services 451

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