Nursing at University of Wisconsin-Madison
If you are interested in studying Nursing, you may want to check out the program at University of Wisconsin-Madison. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University of Wisconsin-Madison sits in Madison, WI.
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Studying Online at University of Wisconsin-Madison
Online coursework is an option at University of Wisconsin-Madison. Among 51,044 students, 1,454 (3%) studied exclusively online and 10,996 (22%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at University of Wisconsin-Madison
Use these rankings to compare University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Nursing program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Wisconsin | #1 of 41 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #5 of 310 |
| Best Value | Wisconsin | #20 of 40 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #123 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #153 of 295 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1037 of 1,878 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Wisconsin | #1 of 41 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #5 of 310 |
| Best Value | Wisconsin | #20 of 40 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #123 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #153 of 295 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1037 of 1,878 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from University of Wisconsin-Madison
Students who complete University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Nursing program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $70,473 |
| 2 years | $64,769 |
| 3 years | $68,037 |
| 4 years | $73,330 |
| 5 years | $81,103 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Nursing graduates from University of Wisconsin-Madison report median earnings of $73,330, compared with $74,335 for all University of Wisconsin-Madison graduates — about 1% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Nursing graduates from University of Wisconsin-Madison is $25,000.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at University of Wisconsin-Madison
The Nursing program at University of Wisconsin-Madison offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 211 |
| Mental Health Nursing | 4 |
| Nursing Practice | 36 |
Best-Paid Careers for Nursing Graduates
Students who finish Nursing program at University of Wisconsin-Madison pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Nursing graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Nurse Practitioners | $147,651 |
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $129,557 |
| Registered Nurses | $105,741 |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,718 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $66,747 |
| Critical Care Nurses | $65,103 |
| Acute Care Nurses | $56,247 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialists | $52,889 |
| Nurse Midwives | $36,174 |
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
More about our data sources and methodologies.