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Nursing & Nursing Assistants in West Virginia

Nursing & Nursing Assistants Schools in West Virginia

396 students earned Practical Nursing degrees in West Virginia in the 2021-2022 year.

In terms of popularity, Nursing & Nursing Assistants is the 3rd most popular major in the state out of a total 42 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Nursing & Nursing Assistants Majors in West Virginia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 390
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 390
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 6

Gender Distribution

In West Virginia, 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 West Virginia is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.3%
  • Black or African American: 4.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 0.8%
  • White: 92.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 2.3%
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Jobs for Nursing & Nursing Assistants Grads in West Virginia

There are 14,190 people in the state and 2,152,650 people in the nation working in practical nursing jobs.

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Wages for Nursing & Nursing Assistants Jobs in West Virginia

In this state, practical nursing grads earn an average of $26,410. Nationwide, they make an average of $29,580.

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

40 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,042 Total Students

12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Graduates earn an average $25,091 after graduation. The full-time teacher rate is 55%.

39 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,099 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $4,407. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 53% are considered full time. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

32 Degrees in Major Awarded
100 Total Students

20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Graduates earn an average $33,131 after graduation. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $4,355.

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Garnet Career Center

Charleston
30 Degrees in Major Awarded
78 Total Students

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 8 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $24,635 a year.

26 Degrees in Major Awarded
80 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 94% get financial aid. Graduates earn an average $32,238 after graduation. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $3,907.

26 Degrees in Major Awarded
140 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. 79% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Graduates earn an average $26,602 after graduation.

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
16 Total Students

5 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Graduates earn an average $25,649 after graduation.

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
104 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 83% of students receive it. This public school has an average net price of $5,590. 10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

23 Degrees in Major Awarded
11 Total Students

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 4 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $3,041.

22 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,596 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 6.20%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. 90% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

Nursing & Nursing Assistants Careers in WV

Some of the careers practical nursing majors go into include:

Job Title WV Job Growth WV Median Salary
Nursing Assistants 10% $25,180
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 7% $36,090

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

Major Annual Graduates in WV
Health/Medical Admin Services 1,326
Allied Health Services 810
Allied Health Professions 342
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science 201
Dental Support Services 163
Health Sciences & Services 74
Bodywork & Therapeutic Services 74
Mental & Social Health Services 42

View all majors related to Nursing & Nursing Assistants

View Nationwide Nursing & Nursing Assistants Report

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