Registered Nursing at University of Wisconsin-Madison
If you plan to study Registered Nursing, consider the program at University of Wisconsin-Madison. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University of Wisconsin-Madison is located in Madison, WI.
During the most recent reporting year, 211 registered nursing degrees were granted at University of Wisconsin-Madison.
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Online Class Availability at University of Wisconsin-Madison
Distance learning is available at University of Wisconsin-Madison. Among 51,044 students, 1,454 (3%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 10,996 (22%) took at least some classes online.
Registered Nursing Rankings at University of Wisconsin-Madison
Rankings can help you compare University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Registered Nursing program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Wisconsin | #1 of 41 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #5 of 306 |
| Best Value | Wisconsin | #20 of 40 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #116 of 1,861 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #153 of 292 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1028 of 1,843 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Wisconsin | #1 of 41 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #5 of 306 |
| Best Value | Wisconsin | #20 of 40 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #116 of 1,861 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #153 of 292 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1028 of 1,843 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Registered Nursing graduates at University of Wisconsin-Madison, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Registered Nursing graduates at University of Wisconsin-Madison are 83% women (175) and 17% men (36).
Registered Nursing Bachelor’s Program at University of Wisconsin-Madison
Among the 206 bachelor’s registered nursing graduates at University of Wisconsin-Madison, 83% were women (170) and 17% were men (36).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Registered Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Wisconsin-Madison.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 156 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 17 |
| Black / African American | 6 |
| Asian | 17 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 5 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 3 |
Minority students account for 22% of Registered Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Wisconsin-Madison, below the national average of 43%.*
Registered Nursing Doctoral Program at University of Wisconsin-Madison
Of the 5 doctoral registered nursing degrees awarded at University of Wisconsin-Madison, 100% were women (5) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Registered Nursing doctoral degree recipients at University of Wisconsin-Madison.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 20% of Registered Nursing doctoral degree recipients at University of Wisconsin-Madison, below the national average of 31%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Highest-Paying Careers for Registered Nursing Graduates
Students who finish Registered Nursing program at University of Wisconsin-Madison go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Registered Nursing graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.