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Nursing Schools in Delaware

In 2020-2021, 174 students earned their Nursing degrees in DE.

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 129
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 44
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 44
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 44
Post-Master’s Certificate 1
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1

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: 4.6%
  • Black or African American: 20.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.4%
  • White: 62.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.4%
  • Other Races: 5.7%
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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
25% Graduation Rate
14,769 Total Students

12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The 6.50% student loan default rate is lower than average. It takes the average student 4.56 years to graduate.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
23,613 Total Students

89% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $57,091 after earning their degree at this institution.

#2

Wesley College

Dover
9 Degrees in Major Awarded
31% Graduation Rate
917 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $25,089. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $34,960 after earning their degree at this institution.

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
Nursing Instructors and Professors 21% $0
Medical and Health Services Managers 15% $114,480
Registered Nurses 14% $73,030
Nurse Anesthetists 11% $169,140
Nurse Midwives 0% $96,860

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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