Registered Nursing at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
What traits are you looking for in a school for Registered Nursing, take a look at what University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee sits in Milwaukee, WI.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 280 registered nursing degrees were granted at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Distance learning is available at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Among 22,450 students, 3,134 (14%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 11,401 (51%) took at least some classes online.
Registered Nursing Rankings at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
These rankings give you a sense of how University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee’s Registered Nursing program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Wisconsin | #15 of 41 |
| Best Value | Wisconsin | #21 of 40 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #71 of 306 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #160 of 292 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #625 of 1,861 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1082 of 1,843 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Wisconsin | #15 of 41 |
| Best Value | Wisconsin | #21 of 40 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #71 of 306 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #160 of 292 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #625 of 1,861 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1082 of 1,843 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Wisconsin | #15 of 41 |
| Best Value | Wisconsin | #21 of 40 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #71 of 306 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #160 of 292 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #625 of 1,861 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1082 of 1,843 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Registered Nursing graduates at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Registered Nursing graduates at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee are 87% women (243) and 13% men (37).
Registered Nursing Bachelor’s Program at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Of the 248 bachelor’s registered nursing graduates at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, 87% were women (215) and 13% were men (33).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Registered Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 174 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 27 |
| Black / African American | 13 |
| Asian | 18 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 11 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Minority students account for 28% of Registered Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, below the national average of 43%.*
Registered Nursing Master’s Program at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Among the 22 master’s registered nursing graduates at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, 91% were women (20) and 9% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Registered Nursing master’s degree recipients at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 14 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
Minority students account for 27% of Registered Nursing master’s degree recipients at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, lower than the national average of 39%.*
Registered Nursing Doctoral Program at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Among the 10 doctoral registered nursing graduates at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, 80% were women (8) and 20% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Registered Nursing doctoral degree recipients at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 5 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 4 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 10% of Registered Nursing doctoral degree recipients at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, 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
Graduates of the Registered Nursing program at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Registered Nursing majors, 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.