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Nursing Schools in Wisconsin

5,546 students earned Nursing degrees in Wisconsin in the <nil> year.

In terms of popularity, Nursing is the 1st most popular major in the state out of a total 23 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Nursing Majors in Wisconsin

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 2,625
Associate Degree 1,716
Master’s Degree 791
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 232
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 232
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 232
Post-Master’s Certificate 182
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 182

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 4.7%
  • Black or African American: 6.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.0%
  • White: 75.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.5%
  • Other Races: 5.8%
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Jobs for Nursing Grads in Wisconsin

There are 70,020 people in the state and 3,609,760 people in the nation working in nursing jobs.

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Wages for Nursing Jobs in Wisconsin

A typical salary for a nursing grad in the state is $106,790, compared to a typical salary of $106,910 nationwide.

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

#1

Marquette University

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

56% of the teachers are full time. This private institution charges an average net price of $29,102. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1.

388 Degrees in Major Awarded
13% Graduation Rate
2,939 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.00 years. This private school has an average net price of $25,849.

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

21 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 67% of the teachers are full time. 73% of students get financical aid.

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

It takes the average student 4.74 years to graduate. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. In their early career, UWM grads earn an average salary of $44,176.

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

The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. It takes the average student 4.32 years to graduate. This public school has an average net price of $16,708.

#6

Viterbo University

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

11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. It takes the average student 4.26 years to graduate. In their early career, Viterbo grads earn an average salary of $51,465.

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

The average student takes 4.00 years to complete their degree at Bryant & Stratton College - Wauwatosa. In their early career, Bryant & Stratton College - Wauwatosa grads earn an average salary of $25,965. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1.

195 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,088 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 59% get financial aid. The 3.10% student loan default rate is lower than average. Graduates earn an average $36,671 after graduation.

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

97% of students get financical aid. The average student takes 4.00 years to complete their degree at Herzing University - Kenosha. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1.

#10

Alverno College

Milwaukee
190 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
1,822 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $44,864 after graduation. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 39% are considered full time. The student loan default rate is 1.50% which is lower than average.

Nursing Careers in WI

Some of the careers nursing majors go into include:

Job Title WI Job Growth WI Median Salary
Nurse Practitioners 27% $106,160
Nursing Instructors and Professors 19% $78,270
Medical and Health Services Managers 15% $98,600
Nurse Anesthetists 12% $194,750
Registered Nurses 8% $70,150

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

Major Annual Graduates in WI
Rehabilitation Professions 957
Allied Health Professions 788
Communication Sciences 585
Health/Medical Admin Services 534
Mental & Social Health Services 514
Allied Health Services 455
Medicine 419
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 383

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