Nursing at Rasmussen University-Kansas
If you are interested in studying Nursing, take a look at what Rasmussen University-Kansas. Get started with the following essential facts.
Rasmussen University-Kansas is in Topeka, KS.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 134 nursing degrees were awarded at Rasmussen University-Kansas.
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Online & Distance Learning at Rasmussen University-Kansas
Distance learning is available at Rasmussen University-Kansas. Of 359 students, 136 (38%) studied exclusively online and 38 (11%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Rasmussen University-Kansas
Use these rankings to compare Rasmussen University-Kansas’s Nursing program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Kansas | #21 of 37 |
| Best Value | Kansas | #26 of 35 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #130 of 207 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #131 of 197 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1260 of 1,878 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1370 of 1,918 |
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Kansas | #21 of 37 |
| Best Value | Kansas | #26 of 35 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #130 of 207 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #131 of 197 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1260 of 1,878 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1370 of 1,918 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Rasmussen University-Kansas
Students who complete Rasmussen University-Kansas’s Nursing program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $59,770 |
| 2 years | $60,055 |
| 3 years | $63,650 |
| 4 years | $70,595 |
| 5 years | $77,385 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Nursing graduates from Rasmussen University-Kansas earn a median of $70,595, compared with $71,698 for all Rasmussen University-Kansas graduates — about 2% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Nursing graduates from Rasmussen University-Kansas is $34,866.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Nursing graduates at Rasmussen University-Kansas, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Nursing graduates at Rasmussen University-Kansas are 94% women (126) and 6% men (8).
Nursing Associate’s Program at Rasmussen University-Kansas
Among the 109 associate’s nursing graduates at Rasmussen University-Kansas, 96% were women (105) and 4% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Rasmussen University-Kansas.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 60 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 12 |
| Black / African American | 16 |
| Asian | 2 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 4 |
| Unknown | 13 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 33% of Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Rasmussen University-Kansas, lower than the national average of 44%.*
Nursing Bachelor’s Program at Rasmussen University-Kansas
Among the 25 bachelor’s nursing graduates at Rasmussen University-Kansas, 84% were women (21) and 16% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Rasmussen University-Kansas.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 12 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Black / African American | 7 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Minority students account for 52% of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Rasmussen University-Kansas, higher than the national average of 43%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Rasmussen University-Kansas
The Nursing program at Rasmussen University-Kansas includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 134 |
Top-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Graduates of the Nursing program at Rasmussen University-Kansas pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Nursing majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Nurse Practitioners | $147,651 |
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $129,557 |
| Registered Nurses | $105,741 |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,718 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $66,747 |
| Critical Care Nurses | $65,103 |
| Acute Care Nurses | $56,247 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialists | $52,889 |
| Nurse Midwives | $36,174 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.