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Registered Nursing in Pennsylvania

Registered Nursing Schools in Pennsylvania

9,211 Registered Nursing students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

In this state, Registered Nursing is the 7th most popular major out of a total 718 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Registered Nursing Majors in Pennsylvania

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 1,034
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 148
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 148
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 148
Post-Master’s Certificate 55
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 55

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 5.9%
  • Black or African American: 10.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.3%
  • White: 70.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.7%
  • Other Races: 6.2%
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Jobs for Registered Nursing Grads in Pennsylvania

In this state, there are 152,530 people employed in jobs related to a registered nursing degree, compared to 3,007,670 nationwide.

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Wages for Registered Nursing Jobs in Pennsylvania

In this state, registered nursing grads earn an average of $70,390. Nationwide, they make an average of $75,510.

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There are 10 colleges in Pennsylvania that offer registered nursing degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

#1

Drexel University

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

It takes the average student 4.68 years to graduate. 100% of students get financical aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 55% are considered full time.

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 32% are considered full time. An average student at Thomas Jefferson University will pay a net price of $26,290. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1.

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#3

Wilkes University

Wilkes-Barre
114 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. 97% of students get financical aid.

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#4

Chatham University

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.05 years. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $30,413. 100% of the teachers are full time.

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#5

Villanova University

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

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $43,090. The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1. It takes the average student 4.03 years to graduate.

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#7

Holy Family University

Philadelphia
43 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
3,087 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. It takes the average student 4.35 years to graduate. 19% of the teachers are full time.

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Waynesburg University

Waynesburg
26 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
1,576 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 43%. 100% of students get financical aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.11 years.

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Registered Nursing Careers in PA

Some of the careers registered nursing majors go into include:

Job Title PA Job Growth PA Median Salary
Nursing Instructors and Professors 23% $75,650
Registered Nurses 13% $69,170

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

Major Annual Graduates in PA
Family Practice Nursing 332
Surgical Nursing 229
Nursing Practice 225
Nurse Anesthetist 193
Nursing Research & Other 123
Nursing Administration 87
School Nursing 53
Mental Health Nursing 49

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