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Practical Nursing in Rhode Island

Practical Nursing Schools in Rhode Island

219 students earned Practical Nursing degrees in Rhode Island in the 2022-2023 year.

Education Levels of Practical Nursing 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 200
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 200
Associate Degree 19

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: 1.4%
  • Black or African American: 39.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.7%
  • White: 32.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 17.8%
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Jobs for Practical Nursing Grads in Rhode Island

There are 11,280 people in the state and 2,152,650 people in the nation working in practical nursing jobs.

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Wages for Practical Nursing Jobs in Rhode Island

Practical Nursing grads earn an average of $31,340 in the state and $29,580 nationwide.

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Practical Nursing 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
Nursing 1,091
Health Sciences & Services 237
Allied Health Professions 230
Health/Medical Admin Services 175
Public Health 172
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 128
Medicine 120
Allied Health Services 96

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