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Nursing Schools in Wisconsin

5,410 Nursing students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

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 2,670
Associate Degree 1,768
Master’s Degree 588
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 209
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 209
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 209
Post-Master’s Certificate 175
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 175

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: 4.3%
  • Black or African American: 6.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.6%
  • White: 76.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.5%
  • Other Races: 6.1%
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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
85% Graduation Rate
11,550 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $57,725 after earning their degree at this institution. The student loan default rate is 1.50% which is lower than average. It takes the average student 4.23 years to graduate.

388 Degrees in Major Awarded
27% Graduation Rate
2,392 Total Students

100% of students get financical aid. Graduates earn an average $30,259 after graduation. 11% of the teachers are full time.

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

It takes the average student 4.72 years to graduate. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 74% of students receive it. The student to faculty ratio is 23 to 1.

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

64% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. It takes the average student 4.74 years to graduate.

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

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $17,234. The 0.90% student loan default rate is lower than average. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $55,313 a year.

#6

Viterbo University

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

41% of the teachers are full time. It takes the average student 4.26 years to graduate. An average student at Viterbo will pay a net price of $20,201.

207 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,453 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $14,667. 93% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

195 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,763 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $10,962. 99% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1.

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

100% of students get financical aid. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $30,259 a year.

#10

Alverno College

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

The student loan default rate of 4.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. It takes the average student 4.66 years to graduate. An average student at Alverno will pay a net price of $19,437.

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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