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Nursing in Pennsylvania

Nursing Schools in Pennsylvania

In 2022-2023, 11,934 students earned their Nursing degrees in PA.

A Nursing major is the 2nd most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Nursing Majors in Pennsylvania

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 1,946
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 634
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 634
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 634
Post-Master’s Certificate 130
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 130

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 6.0%
  • Black or African American: 9.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.2%
  • White: 71.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.7%
  • Other Races: 6.1%
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Jobs for Nursing Grads in Pennsylvania

178,240 people in the state and 3,609,760 in the nation are employed in jobs related to nursing.

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Wages for Nursing Jobs in Pennsylvania

A typical salary for a nursing grad in the state is $96,710, compared to a typical salary of $106,910 nationwide.

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There are 11 colleges in Pennsylvania that offer nursing degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

431 Degrees in Major Awarded
96% Graduation Rate
26,552 Total Students

An average student at UPenn will pay a net price of $26,138. It takes the average student 4.12 years to graduate. The full-time teacher rate is 76%.

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Drexel University

Philadelphia
386 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
23,589 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 9 to 1. An average student at Drexel will pay a net price of $35,596. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 55% are considered full time.

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348 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
8,286 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $26,290. It takes the average student 4.22 years to graduate. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

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Wilkes University

Wilkes-Barre
145 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
4,781 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 39%. It takes the average student 4.19 years to graduate. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1.

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Duquesne University

Pittsburgh
103 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
8,830 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 96% of students receive it. This private institution charges an average net price of $35,027. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1.

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98 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
32,277 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $29,187. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 77%.

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Villanova University

Villanova
88 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
11,032 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $43,090. It takes the average student 4.03 years to graduate. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 67% are considered full time.

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Chatham University

Pittsburgh
81 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
2,353 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.05 years. The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1.

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Carlow University

Pittsburgh
77 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
1,976 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $17,005. 100% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1.

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DeSales University

Center Valley
74 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
3,302 Total Students

The average student takes 5.00 years to complete their degree at DeSales. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. An average student at DeSales will pay a net price of $28,928.

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74 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 68% of students receive it. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 100% of the teachers are full time.

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Nursing Careers in PA

Some of the careers nursing majors go into include:

Job Title PA Job Growth PA Median Salary
Nurse Practitioners 31% $97,130
Medical and Health Services Managers 21% $87,790
Registered Nurses 13% $69,170
Nurse Anesthetists 9% $162,560

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

Major Annual Graduates in PA
Rehabilitation Professions 2,308
Medicine 2,307
Allied Health Professions 1,344
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 1,144
Public Health 848
Health/Medical Admin Services 695
Communication Sciences 583
Dentistry 506

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