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GraduateSmart
$101K/yr
Average Salary
4 years
Years of Education
+5%
Job Growth
3400K+
Total Jobs
Provide and coordinate patient care, educate patients about health conditions, and provide advice and emotional support.
$66K
Starting
$101K
Average
$135K
Senior
High School Diploma or GED
Foundation requirement for all pathways
Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
Typically 4 years
Start your career
Entry-level positions and internships
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NCLEX-RN
Required to practiceNational Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN)
Field
Healthcare & Medicine
Required Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Time in School
4 years
Job Demand
10-Year Job Growth
+5%
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Pay range
$66K–$135K
10th–90th percentile
Job growth
+5%
projected 2024–2034
Number of jobs
3.4M
in 2024
As fast as average
Moderate demand growth expected. Projected to grow from 3.4M to 3.6M jobs by 2034.
Typical duties
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Direct match. Median $93,600; 5% growth. **3.4M jobs — largest healthcare profession; ~189,100 openings/yr**.