Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Program Availability
Schools Offering
800
862 total including inactive
States
50
Available nationwide
Graduates (2025)
56,210
Total completions
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse is offered as a associate and certificate program at schools nationwide, making it one of the more widely available trade program. The most popular states are California, North Carolina and Illinois.
Career & Cost Overview
Median Salary
$93,600
Acute Care Nurses
Job Growth
+4.9%
10-year projected growth
Median Tuition
$4,280
In-state annual rate
Graduates typically pursue careers as Acute Care Nurses. In-state tuition ranges from $475 to $70,000, and the work is primarily indoor with light physical demands — suited for hands-on learners who enjoy practical work.
Graduate Demographics
Gender Distribution
Degree Level Distribution
Is This Career Right for You?
Is This Career Right for You?
Interest Profile (Holland Codes)
helping and working with people; research, analysis, and problem-solving; hands-on, practical work with tools and equipment
What does this mean? ▼
This career is best suited for people who enjoy:
- Helping others
- Teaching
- Conducting research
- Solving complex problems
- Building things
- Working with hands
Ideal Candidate Profile
👤 Personality Traits
💡 Interests
⭐ Work Values
❓ Ask Yourself These Questions
Do you enjoy helping and working with people; research, analysis, and problem-solving; hands-on, practical work with tools and equipment?
Do you value social perceptiveness?
Are you willing to develop the technical skills required for this field?
✓ This Career May Be Great For You If:
- • Hands-on learners who enjoy practical work
- • Analytical thinkers who enjoy problem-solving
- • People-oriented individuals who enjoy helping others
⚠ Consider These Challenges:
- • Those who prefer desk-based, theoretical work
- • Those who prefer routine tasks
- • Those who prefer working independently
Note: This assessment is based on typical requirements and characteristics for careers in this field. Individual experiences may vary. Consider your own interests, values, and goals when making career decisions.
Where Can You Study Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse?
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