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Practical Nursing in Wisconsin

Practical Nursing Schools in Wisconsin

In 2021-2022, 5,545 students earned their Practical Nursing degrees in WI.

In terms of popularity, Practical Nursing is the 1st most popular major in the state out of a total 50 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Practical Nursing Majors in Wisconsin

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 4,786
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 759
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 759

Gender Distribution

In Wisconsin, 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 Wisconsin is as follows:

  • Asian: 4.6%
  • Black or African American: 6.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 10.9%
  • White: 69.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.2%
  • Other Races: 8.8%
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Jobs for Practical Nursing Grads in Wisconsin

In this state, there are 40,230 people employed in jobs related to a practical nursing degree, compared to 2,152,650 nationwide.

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Wages for Practical Nursing Jobs in Wisconsin

Practical Nursing grads earn an average of $29,590 in the state and $29,580 nationwide.

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

825 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,088 Total Students

59% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. In their early career, NWTC grads earn an average salary of $36,671.

564 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,311 Total Students

60% of the teachers are full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 69% of students receive it. 7 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

559 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,664 Total Students

The 2.40% student loan default rate is lower than average. 67% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. In their early career, FVTC grads earn an average salary of $37,900.

544 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,357 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 56% of students receive it. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $10,857. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.50%.

517 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,998 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $11,909. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. In their early career, CVTC grads earn an average salary of $38,843.

512 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,152 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 45% get financial aid. The 2.40% student loan default rate is lower than average. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $10,038.

482 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,269 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 73% of students receive it. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 66% are considered full time.

350 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,828 Total Students

81% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Graduates earn an average $32,079 after graduation. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 48% are considered full time.

347 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,116 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.00%. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 76% of students receive it.

247 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,424 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 82% of students receive it. 9 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $9,790.

Practical Nursing Careers in WI

Some of the careers practical nursing majors go into include:

Job Title WI Job Growth WI Median Salary
Nursing Assistants 4% $29,240
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 0% $45,310

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

Major Annual Graduates in WI
Allied Health Professions 2,297
Health/Medical Admin Services 1,313
Allied Health Services 1,293
Mental & Social Health Services 536
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science 511
Dental Support Services 430
Health Sciences & Services 95
Bodywork & Therapeutic Services 91

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