With an overall population of 9,149 and a student population of 5,329, approximately 5,329 of Lock Haven students attend one of Lock Haven's schools that offer nursing programs.
The largest nursing school in Lock Haven, by student population, is Lock Haven University. In 2010, Lock Haven University graduated approximately 50 students from its nursing program.
In 2010, 50 students graduated with a nursing degree in Lock Haven. If you decide to attend one of Lock Haven's nursing schools, you can expect to pay an average of $17,000 per year in instate tuition and $23,436 per year in out of state tuition.
You should also anticipate spending about $1,139 for nursing related books and supplies every year. And if you live on campus, you will face an additional expense of $6,736 per year, on average, for room and board at Lock Haven-based nursing schools. Students who live at home can cut this cost down to approximately $0.
If you decide to work as a nurse in Lock Haven, your job prospects are good. There were 135,400 nurses working in Pennsylvania and 3,200 working in Lock Haven in 2010. By the year 2018, the number of nurses is expected to increase by 16% in Lock Haven. This projected change is slower than the projected nationwide trend for nurses.
The average salary you can expect to earn as a nurse in Lock Haven is $51,620 per year. This is lower than the state-wide average salary for nurses.
Lock Haven University
Address:
401 North Fairview Street, Lock Haven, Pennsylvania 17745-2390
Awards Offered:
Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree
Master's degree