Registered Nursing at Fort Hays State University
If you plan to study Registered Nursing, consider the program at Fort Hays State University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Fort Hays State University is in Hays, KS.
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Studying Online at Fort Hays State University
Online coursework is an option at Fort Hays State University. Among 12,878 students, 7,032 (55%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,074 (16%) took at least some classes online.
Registered Nursing Rankings at Fort Hays State University
These rankings give you a sense of how Fort Hays State University’s Registered Nursing program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Kansas | #3 of 35 |
| Best Value | Kansas | #15 of 35 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #38 of 199 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #75 of 194 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #718 of 1,861 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #917 of 1,843 |
Best-Paid Careers for Registered Nursing Graduates
Students who finish Registered Nursing program at Fort Hays State University go on to a range of careers. Here are the best-paid careers for Registered Nursing majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Registered Nurses | $105,741 |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,718 |
| Critical Care Nurses | $65,103 |
| Acute Care Nurses | $56,247 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialists | $52,889 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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