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Practical Nursing in North Carolina

Practical Nursing Schools in North Carolina

In 2022-2023, 847 students earned their Practical Nursing degrees in NC.

Gender Distribution

In North Carolina, 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 North Carolina is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.5%
  • Black or African American: 28.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 10.4%
  • White: 48.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.5%
  • Other Races: 9.9%
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Jobs for Practical Nursing Grads in North Carolina

81,210 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 Practical Nursing Jobs in North Carolina

Practical Nursing grads earn an average of $25,570 in the state and $29,580 nationwide.

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Practical Nursing Careers in NC

Some of the careers practical nursing majors go into include:

Job Title NC Job Growth NC Median Salary
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 5% $44,830

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

Major Annual Graduates in NC
Nursing 1,399
Rehabilitation Professions 692
Medicine 684
Allied Health Professions 566
Public Health 564
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 463
Health/Medical Admin Services 338
Mental & Social Health Services 310

View all majors related to Practical Nursing

View Nationwide Practical Nursing Report

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