Registered Nursing at Wichita State University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Registered Nursing, consider the program at Wichita State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Wichita State University is in Wichita, KS.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 135 registered nursing graduations were recorded at Wichita State University.
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Studying Online at Wichita State University
Online coursework is an option at Wichita State University. Among 16,689 students, 4,761 (29%) studied exclusively online and 5,354 (32%) took at least some classes online.
Registered Nursing Rankings at Wichita State University
These rankings give you a sense of how Wichita State University’s Registered Nursing program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Kansas | #11 of 35 |
| Best Value | Kansas | #18 of 35 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #89 of 194 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #91 of 199 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #988 of 1,843 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1170 of 1,861 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Registered Nursing graduates at Wichita State University, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Registered Nursing graduates at Wichita State University are 90% women (121) and 10% men (14).
Registered Nursing Bachelor’s Program at Wichita State University
Of the 135 bachelor’s registered nursing graduates at Wichita State University, 90% were women (121) and 10% were men (14).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Registered Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Wichita State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 82 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 23 |
| Black / African American | 5 |
| Asian | 10 |
| Two or More Races | 8 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
| Unknown | 5 |
Minority students account for 34% of Registered Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Wichita State University, below the national average of 43%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Best-Paid Careers for Registered Nursing Graduates
Graduates of the Registered Nursing program at Wichita State University go on to a range of careers. Below are the highest-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
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