Nursing Science at University of Kansas
What traits are you looking for in a school for Nursing Science, consider the program at University of Kansas. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of Kansas is in Lawrence, KS.
During the most recent reporting year, 16 nursing science graduations were recorded at University of Kansas.
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Online Class Availability at University of Kansas
Online coursework is an option at University of Kansas. Of 29,792 students, 3,126 (10%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 10,681 (36%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Science Rankings at University of Kansas
These rankings give you a sense of how University of Kansas’s Nursing Science program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Kansas | #1 of 3 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #1 of 7 |
| Best Value | Kansas | #3 of 4 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #4 of 11 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #13 of 55 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #49 of 142 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Kansas | #1 of 3 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #1 of 7 |
| Best Value | Kansas | #3 of 4 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #4 of 11 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #13 of 55 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #49 of 142 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Nursing Science graduates at University of Kansas, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Nursing Science graduates at University of Kansas are 88% women (14) and 12% men (2).
Nursing Science Master’s Program at University of Kansas
Of the 13 master’s nursing science degrees awarded at University of Kansas, 85% were women (11) and 15% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing Science master’s degree recipients at University of Kansas.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 10 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
Minority students account for 23% of Nursing Science master’s degree recipients at University of Kansas, lower than the national average of 38%.*
Nursing Science Doctoral Program at University of Kansas
Among the 3 doctoral nursing science degrees awarded at University of Kansas, 100% were women (3) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing Science doctoral degree recipients at University of Kansas.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Top-Paying Careers for Nursing Science Graduates
Those who complete Nursing Science program at University of Kansas work across a variety of fields. Below are the highest-paying careers for Nursing Science majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Nurse Practitioners | $147,651 |
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Registered Nurses | $105,741 |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,718 |
| Critical Care Nurses | $65,103 |
| Acute Care Nurses | $56,247 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialists | $52,889 |
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
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