Family Practice Nurse/Nursing
A program that prepares registered nurses to provide independent general care for family groups and individuals in the context of family living. Includes instruction in family theory and intervention, role synthesis, family primary care, nursing practice and health care policy, holistic practice, pediatric practice, gerontological practice, health assessment, clinical pharmacotherapeutics, clinical techniques, and pathopsychology.
- Schools offering
- 6
- Annual completions
- 141
- Typical degree level
- Bachelor's
- Median earnings (5yr)
- $84k
About this major
A program that prepares registered nurses to provide independent general care for family groups and individuals in the context of family living. Includes instruction in family theory and intervention, role synthesis, family primary care, nursing practice and health care policy, holistic practice, pediatric practice, gerontological practice, health assessment, clinical pharmacotherapeutics, clinical techniques, and pathopsychology.
Examples of specialized tracks: Family Practice Nurse Practitioner, Family Nurse Practitioner, Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner, Primary Care Nurse Practitioner.
Where this major leads
Occupations most often associated with this major, from the federal BLS+O*NET crosswalk. Job-growth projections and median wages are national.
| Occupation | Median wage | Job growth | Typical education |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered nurses | $94k | +4.9% | Bachelor's degree |
| Nurse practitioners | $129k | +40.1% | Master's degree |
| Nursing instructors and teachers, postsecondary | $80k | +16.8% | Doctoral or professional degree |
Earnings at a glance
Median graduate earnings from the federal College Scorecard, 5 and 10 years out.
Median 5-year earnings
$84k
Associate's vs Bachelor's — early-career earnings
Associate's
$82k
Bachelor's
$87k
Top colleges for Family Practice Nurse/Nursing
Ranked by annual completions at the associate's or bachelor's level — a proxy for program scale.
| College | Location | Assoc. | Bach. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Jefferson University | Philadelphia, PA | 0 | 110 | 110 |
| Simmons University | Boston, MA | 0 | 31 | 31 |
| Bowie State University | Bowie, MD | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D'Youville University | Buffalo, NY | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| La Salle University | Philadelphia, PA | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Southern Adventist University | Collegedale, TN | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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