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Nursing in Delaware

Nursing Schools in Delaware

1,025 students earned Nursing degrees in Delaware in the 2022-2023 year.

A Nursing major is the 4th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Nursing Majors in Delaware

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 114
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 46
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 46
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 46

Gender Distribution

In Delaware, a nursing major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of nursing majors in Delaware is as follows:

  • Asian: 4.0%
  • Black or African American: 18.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.5%
  • White: 61.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.7%
  • Other Races: 6.4%
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Jobs for Nursing Grads in Delaware

In this state, there are 14,050 people employed in jobs related to a nursing degree, compared to 3,609,760 nationwide.

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Wages for Nursing Jobs in Delaware

In this state, nursing grads earn an average of $108,340. Nationwide, they make an average of $106,910.

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There are 3 colleges in Delaware that offer nursing degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

#1

Wilmington University

New Castle
156 Degrees in Major Awarded
23% Graduation Rate
14,769 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $15,343. 55% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. It takes the average student 4.56 years to graduate.

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9 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
23,613 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $17,713. Most students complete their degree in 4.14 years. The full-time teacher rate is 99%.

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Nursing Careers in DE

Some of the careers nursing majors go into include:

Job Title DE Job Growth DE Median Salary
Nurse Practitioners 27% $105,390
Medical and Health Services Managers 15% $114,480
Registered Nurses 14% $73,030
Nurse Anesthetists 11% $169,140

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

Major Annual Graduates in DE
Bioethics/Medical Ethics 90
Rehabilitation Professions 87
Health/Medical Admin Services 40
Mental & Social Health Services 34
Public Health 29
Communication Sciences 25
Health Sciences & Services 8
Allied Health Professions 7

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