There are 2 nursing schools in Altoona, Pennsylvania.
Altoona has a general population of 49,523 and an overall student population of 4,782. Approximately 4,423 of Altoona's students are enrolled in schools that offer nursing programs.
Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center is the largest nursing school in Altoona, based on student population.
In 2010, Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center graduated approximately 91 students with credentials in nursing.
In 2010, 62 students graduated with a nursing degree in Altoona.
If you decide to attend one of Altoona's nursing schools, you can expect to pay an average of $26,854 per year in instate tuition and $33,182 per year in out of state tuition.
In addition to tuition costs, plan on spending an average of $1,360 for nursing related books and supplies each year.
And if you live on campus at one of the Altoona-based nursing schools, you will have an added expense of $8,790 per year, on average, for room and board. Students who live at home can cut this cost down to approximately $17,692.
Nursing Salaries and Career Outlook in Altoona
Many nursing graduates choose to work as nurses after graduation. If you choose to follow that path and remain in Altoona, your job prospects are good.
In 2010, there were 135,400 nurses in Pennsylvania. Of these nurses, 1,640 were working in Altoona.
The number of nurses in Altoona is expected to increase by 16% by the year 2018.
This projected change is slower than the projected nationwide trend for nurses.
As a nurse in Altoona, you can expect to make an average salary of $55,910 per year. This is lower than the average salary for nurses in the state.
This Page is Useful for Those Seeking the Following:
- Nursing Degree in Altoona
- Nursing Certificate in Altoona
- Associates Degree in Nursing
- Bachelors Degree in Nursing
- Classes in Nursing
- Courses in Nursing
- Training in Nursing
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona
Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center
