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Registered Nursing Schools in Wisconsin

4,737 students earned Registered Nursing degrees in Wisconsin in the <nil> year.

In this state, Registered Nursing is the 1st most popular major out of a total 105 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Registered Nursing Majors in Wisconsin

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 2,574
Associate Degree 1,716
Master’s Degree 438
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 9
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 9
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 9

Gender Distribution

In Wisconsin, 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 Wisconsin is as follows:

  • Asian: 5.0%
  • Black or African American: 5.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.4%
  • White: 76.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.5%
  • Other Races: 5.7%
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Jobs for Registered Nursing Grads in Wisconsin

In this state, there are 59,990 people employed in jobs related to a registered nursing degree, compared to 3,007,670 nationwide.

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Wages for Registered Nursing Jobs in Wisconsin

In this state, registered nursing grads earn an average of $71,470. Nationwide, they make an average of $75,510.

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

#1

Marquette University

Milwaukee
367 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
11,320 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 0.50% which is lower than average. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $29,102. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

283 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
14,142 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $46,326 after graduation. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 67% are considered full time. 73% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

267 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
23,829 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $44,176 after earning their degree at this institution. 91% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1.

232 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
47,016 Total Students

In their early career, UW - Madison grads earn an average salary of $59,235. 64% of students get financical aid. A typical student attending UW - Madison will pay a net price of $16,708.

195 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,088 Total Students

59% of students get financical aid. A typical student attending NWTC will pay a net price of $9,834. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

191 Degrees in Major Awarded
25% Graduation Rate
652 Total Students

97% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This private institution charges an average net price of $23,971. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

181 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,152 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1. A typical student attending Madison College will pay a net price of $10,038. The student loan default rate is 2.40% which is lower than average.

#8

Viterbo University

La Crosse
180 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
2,520 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 0.40% which is lower than average. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Most students complete their degree in 4.26 years.

168 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,998 Total Students

A typical student attending CVTC will pay a net price of $11,909. Of all the students who attend this school, 74% get financial aid. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $38,843 a year.

157 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
1,229 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $17,877. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $25,965 after earning their degree at this institution. The full-time teacher rate is 39%.

Registered Nursing Careers in WI

Some of the careers registered nursing majors go into include:

Job Title WI Job Growth WI Median Salary
Nursing Instructors and Professors 19% $78,270
Registered Nurses 8% $70,150

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

Major Annual Graduates in WI
Family Practice Nursing 417
Nursing Practice 211
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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