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Registered Nursing Schools in Wisconsin

In 2020-2021, 4,688 students earned their Registered Nursing degrees in WI.

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 2,616
Associate Degree 1,768
Master’s Degree 289
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 15
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 15
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 15

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: 4.1%
  • Black or African American: 5.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.7%
  • White: 77.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.5%
  • Other Races: 6.2%
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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
85% Graduation Rate
11,550 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $30,380. Most students complete their degree in 4.23 years. Graduates earn an average $57,725 after graduation.

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.72 years. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $14,687. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $43,295 after earning their degree at this institution.

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

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $41,703 a year. This public school has an average net price of $17,486. Of all the students who attend this school, 78% get financial aid.

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.32 years. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 85% are considered full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 58% of students receive it.

195 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,763 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $35,348 a year. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 70% of students receive it.

191 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
679 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.00 years to graduate. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The full-time teacher rate is 48%.

181 Degrees in Major Awarded
13,057 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $35,436 after graduation. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 6.50%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1.

#8

Viterbo University

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

The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This private institution charges an average net price of $20,201.

168 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,367 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. The student loan default rate is 8.10% which is lower than average. This public school has an average net price of $11,115.

157 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,453 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.00 years to graduate. An average student at Bryant & Stratton College - Wauwatosa will pay a net price of $14,667. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1.

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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