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Nursing Practice Schools in Wisconsin

211 Nursing Practice students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

A Nursing Practice major is the 10th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Nursing Practice Majors in Wisconsin

Nursing Practice majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 160
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 160
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 160
Bachelor’s Degree 51

Gender Distribution

In Wisconsin, a nursing practice major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of nursing practice majors in Wisconsin is as follows:

  • Asian: 5.7%
  • Black or African American: 4.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.3%
  • White: 82.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.5%
  • Other Races: 3.3%
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Jobs for Nursing Practice Grads in Wisconsin

There are 68,310 people in the state and 3,504,280 people in the nation working in nursing practice jobs.

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Wages for Nursing Practice Jobs in Wisconsin

In this state, nursing practice grads earn an average of $106,790. Nationwide, they make an average of $110,030.

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There are 9 colleges in Wisconsin that offer nursing practice degrees. Learn about the most popular 9 below:

50 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,453 Total Students

The average student takes 4.00 years to complete their degree at Bryant & Stratton College - Wauwatosa. Of all the students who attend this school, 93% get financial aid. This private institution charges an average net price of $14,667.

44 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
15,314 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 23 to 1. 68% of the teachers are full time. It takes the average student 4.72 years to graduate.

43 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
24,565 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 6.20% which is lower than average. In their early career, UWM grads earn an average salary of $41,703. 64% of the teachers are full time.

22 Degrees in Major Awarded
87% Graduation Rate
44,640 Total Students

16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. A typical student attending UW - Madison will pay a net price of $17,234. 85% of the teachers are full time.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
11,017 Total Students

21 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 80% of students receive it. It takes the average student 4.44 years to graduate.

#6

Viterbo University

La Crosse
15 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
2,516 Total Students

In their early career, Viterbo grads earn an average salary of $44,402. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. It takes the average student 4.26 years to graduate.

#7

Marquette University

Milwaukee
13 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
11,550 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. The student loan default rate of 1.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#8

Alverno College

Milwaukee
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
1,876 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $19,437. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. The student loan default rate is 4.70% which is lower than average.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
1,200 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $20,985. Most students complete their degree in 4.42 years. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1.

Nursing Practice Careers in WI

Some of the careers nursing practice majors go into include:

Job Title WI Job Growth WI Median Salary
Nurse Practitioners 27% $106,160
Medical and Health Services Managers 15% $98,600
Registered Nurses 8% $70,150

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to nursing practice.

Major Annual Graduates in WI
Registered Nursing 4,688
Family Practice Nursing 417
Mental Health Nursing 40
Adult Health Nursing 17
Nursing Administration 15
Critical Care Nursing 8
Nursing Science 5
Clinical Nurse Specialist 4

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