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Registered Nursing Schools in Kansas

2,549 students earned Registered Nursing degrees in Kansas in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, Registered Nursing is the 1st most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Registered Nursing Majors in Kansas

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 1,404
Associate Degree 868
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 146
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 146
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 146
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 95
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 95
Master’s Degree 35
Post-Master’s Certificate 1
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1

Gender Distribution

In Kansas, a registered nursing major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of registered nursing majors in Kansas is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.6%
  • Black or African American: 4.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 9.3%
  • White: 71.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.3%
  • Other Races: 11.1%
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Jobs for Registered Nursing Grads in Kansas

There are 28,340 people in the state and 3,007,670 people in the nation working in registered nursing jobs.

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Wages for Registered Nursing Jobs in Kansas

A typical salary for a registered nursing grad in the state is $61,030, compared to a typical salary of $75,510 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Kansas that offer registered nursing degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

233 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
1,636 Total Students

The average student takes 4.25 years to complete their degree at MNU. An average student at MNU will pay a net price of $29,757. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

204 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
26,744 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 85%. In their early career, KU grads earn an average salary of $46,973. A typical student attending KU will pay a net price of $20,257.

184 Degrees in Major Awarded
690 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 81% get financial aid. 30% of the teachers are full time. Graduates earn an average $32,226 after graduation.

175 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
14,999 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 98% are considered full time. This public school has an average net price of $14,859. In their early career, WSU grads earn an average salary of $39,996.

170 Degrees in Major Awarded
36% Graduation Rate
5,880 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 6.10%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. A typical student attending Washburn University will pay a net price of $14,339.

140 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
6,398 Total Students

The 6.40% student loan default rate is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $14,575.

134 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
15,033 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 96% get financial aid. The student loan default rate is 5.70% which is lower than average. The average student takes 4.58 years to complete their degree at FHSU.

122 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,175 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $13,255. Graduates earn an average $31,890 after graduation. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

90 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,727 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 36% are considered full time. In their early career, Neosho County Community College grads earn an average salary of $33,749. This public school has an average net price of $8,100.

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Baker University

Baldwin City
81 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
2,279 Total Students

10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 28%. Most students complete their degree in 4.35 years.

Registered Nursing Careers in KS

Some of the careers registered nursing majors go into include:

Job Title KS Job Growth KS Median Salary
Nursing Instructors and Professors 20% $59,290
Registered Nurses 10% $59,680

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

Major Annual Graduates in KS
Nursing Practice 84
Nursing Science 77
Nurse Anesthetist 49
Nursing Research & Other 36
Nursing Administration 33
Mental Health Nursing 31
Family Practice Nursing 14
Nurse Midwifery 1

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