Student nurse practitioner demographics and statistics in the US
Student nurse practitioner demographics research summary. Zippia estimates student nurse practitioner demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our student nurse practitioner estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. Zippia's data science team found the following key facts about student nurse practitioners after extensive research and analysis:
- There are over 190,323 student nurse practitioners currently employed in the United States.
- 79.8% of all student nurse practitioners are women, while 20.2% are men.
- The average student nurse practitioner age is 42 years old.
- The most common ethnicity of student nurse practitioners is White (77.5%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (6.7%), Asian (6.3%) and Black or African American (4.7%).
- In 2022, women earned 91% of what men earned.
- 12% of all student nurse practitioners are LGBT.
- Student nurse practitioners are 67% more likely to work at private companies in comparison to education companies.
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Student nurse practitioner demographics by:
Student nurse practitioner gender statistics
79.8% of student nurse practitioners are women and 20.2% of student nurse practitioners are men.
- Female, 79.8%
- Male, 20.2%
Student nurse practitioner gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 79.8% |
| Male | 20.2% |
Student nurse practitioner gender pay gap
Women earn 91¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$109,339
Female income
$99,480
Student nurse practitioner gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in student nurse practitioner positions over time. Currently, 79.8% of student nurse practitioners are female.
Student nurse practitioner gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 14.34% | 85.66% |
| 2011 | 12.84% | 87.16% |
| 2012 | 11.07% | 88.93% |
| 2013 | 12.16% | 87.84% |
| 2014 | 14.82% | 85.18% |
| 2015 | 14.17% | 85.83% |
| 2016 | 14.50% | 85.50% |
| 2017 | 17.02% | 82.98% |
| 2018 | 14.17% | 85.83% |
| 2019 | 18.10% | 81.90% |
| 2020 | 16.97% | 83.03% |
| 2021 | 20.15% | 79.85% |
Student nurse practitioner related jobs gender ratio
We compared student nurse practitioners with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, flight surgeon and optometrist, owner have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Staff Nurse Midwife | 2% | 98% |
| Perinatal Nurse | 3% | 97% |
| Therapeutic Dietitian | 3% | 97% |
| Student Nurse Practitioner | 20% | 80% |
| Radiology Resident | 75% | 25% |
| Optometrist, Owner | 76% | 24% |
| Flight Surgeon | 82% | 18% |
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Student nurse practitioner demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among student nurse practitioners is White, which makes up 77.5% of all student nurse practitioners. Comparatively, 6.7% of student nurse practitioners are Hispanic or Latino and 6.3% of student nurse practitioners are Asian.
- White, 77.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 6.7%
- Asian, 6.3%
- Black or African American, 4.7%
- Unknown, 4.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Student nurse practitioner race
| Student nurse practitioner race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 77.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6.7% |
| Asian | 6.3% |
| Black or African American | 4.7% |
| Unknown | 4.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Student nurse practitioner race and ethnicity over time
See how student nurse practitioner racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Student nurse practitioner race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 87.08% | 3.93% | 3.93% | 3.75% |
| 2011 | 87.92% | 2.95% | 3.04% | 4.38% |
| 2012 | 87.03% | 4.60% | 3.43% | 3.68% |
| 2013 | 85.58% | 5.64% | 3.00% | 4.39% |
| 2014 | 84.63% | 4.15% | 5.31% | 4.42% |
| 2015 | 84.74% | 6.01% | 4.16% | 3.63% |
| 2016 | 84.05% | 5.39% | 5.39% | 3.73% |
| 2017 | 83.90% | 5.07% | 5.39% | 4.02% |
| 2018 | 81.44% | 5.24% | 6.72% | 4.59% |
| 2019 | 81.77% | 5.23% | 6.31% | 4.88% |
| 2020 | 80.53% | 4.73% | 5.65% | 5.38% |
| 2021 | 77.54% | 4.66% | 6.33% | 6.65% |
Student nurse practitioner wage gap by race
According to our data, asian student nurse practitioners have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White student nurse practitioners have the lowest average salary at $105,292.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $111,168 |
| White | $105,292 |
| Black or African American | $105,929 |
| Asian | $114,895 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $109,695 |
Average student nurse practitioner age
See how the average age of student nurse practitioners varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Student nurse practitioner age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 43 | |
| White | 41 | 41 |
| Black or African American | 44.5 | 43 |
| Asian | 38 | 40 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 45 | 37.5 |
Student nurse practitioner age breakdown
The average age of student nurse practitioners is 40+ years years old, representing 56% of the student nurse practitioner population.
Student nurse practitioner age breakdown
| Student Nurse Practitioner Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 56% |
| 30-40 years | 40% |
| 20-30 years | 4% |
Student nurse practitioner educational attainment
The most common degree for student nurse practitioners is bachelor's degree, with 64% of student nurse practitioners earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 19% and master's degree degree at 9%.
- Bachelor's, 64%
- Master's, 19%
- Associate, 9%
- Doctorate, 4%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Student nurse practitioners by degree level
| Student nurse practitioner degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 64% |
| Master's | 19% |
| Associate | 9% |
| Doctorate | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Student nurse practitioner wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $115,082 |
| Doctorate Degree | $114,318 |
Student nurse practitioner employment statistics
Most student nurse practitioners work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where student nurse practitioners work
Below, you can see the size of companies where student nurse practitioners work.
Student nurse practitioner jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 10% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 20% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 17% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 31% |
| > 10,000 employees | 16% |
Student nurse practitioner jobs by company type
Employees with the student nurse practitioner job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most student nurse practitioners prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Student nurse practitioner jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 26% |
| Public | 3% |
| Private | 67% |
| Government | 4% |
Student nurse practitioner jobs by industry
The most common industries for student nurse practitioners are health care, education and professional.
Student nurse practitioner industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 59% |
| Education | 20% |
| Government | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Professional | 3% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Fortune 500 | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
Student nurse practitioner turnover and employment statistics
Student nurse practitioner unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for student nurse practitioners between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Student nurse practitioner unemployment rate by year
| Year | Student nurse practitioner unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 1.16% |
| 2011 | 0.85% |
| 2012 | 1.16% |
| 2013 | 1.12% |
| 2014 | 0.79% |
| 2015 | 0.77% |
| 2016 | 1.21% |
| 2017 | 0.59% |
| 2018 | 0.61% |
| 2019 | 0.63% |
| 2020 | 1.15% |
| 2021 | 0.91% |
Average student nurse practitioner tenure
The average student nurse practitioner stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 3,984 student nurse practitioners resumes in Zippia's database.
Student nurse practitioner tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 80% |
| 1-2 years | 12% |
| 3-4 years | 2% |
| 5-7 years | 4% |
| 8-10 years | 1% |
| 11+ years | 1% |
Student nurse practitioner LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of student nurse practitioners that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
| Job title | LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Group Practice Pediatrician | 9.88% | 17,062 |
| Physician Assistant, Internal Medicine | 11.62% | 60,177 |
| Student Nurse Practitioner | 11.81% | - |
| Peripatologist | 13.00% | 10,455 |
| Allergist/Immunologist, Physician | 13.05% | 38,272 |
| Optometrist/Practice Owner | 17.57% | 59,755 |
| Associate Professor Program Director Nurse Anesthesia | 31.64% | 75,423 |
Similar student nurse practitioner jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Group Practice Pediatrician | 9.88% | 17,062 |
| Physician Assistant, Internal Medicine | 11.62% | 60,177 |
| Peripatologist | 13.00% | 10,455 |
| Allergist/Immunologist, Physician | 13.05% | 38,272 |
| Optometrist/Practice Owner | 17.57% | 59,755 |
| Associate Professor Program Director Nurse Anesthesia | 31.64% | 75,423 |
Foreign languages spoken by student nurse practitioners
The most common foreign language among student nurse practitioners is Spanish at 50.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Swedish at 12.6% and French is the third-most popular at 6.1%.
- Spanish, 50.0%
- Swedish, 12.6%
- French, 6.1%
- Russian, 5.6%
- Mandarin, 5.1%
- Other, 20.6%
Student nurse practitioner languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 50.0% |
| Swedish | 12.6% |
| French | 6.1% |
| Russian | 5.6% |
| Mandarin | 5.1% |
| Other | 20.6% |
