Nursing at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
If you plan to study Nursing, consider the program at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is located in Milwaukee, WI.
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Online Class Availability at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Many students take online classes at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Of 22,450 students, 3,134 (14%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 11,401 (51%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Use these rankings to compare University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee’s Nursing program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Wisconsin | #15 of 41 |
| Best Value | Wisconsin | #21 of 40 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #71 of 310 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #160 of 295 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #652 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1092 of 1,878 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Wisconsin | #15 of 41 |
| Best Value | Wisconsin | #21 of 40 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #71 of 310 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #160 of 295 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #652 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1092 of 1,878 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Wisconsin | #15 of 41 |
| Best Value | Wisconsin | #21 of 40 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #71 of 310 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #160 of 295 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #652 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1092 of 1,878 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Graduates of University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee’s Nursing program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $65,532 |
| 2 years | $64,098 |
| 3 years | $68,927 |
| 4 years | $75,153 |
| 5 years | $80,578 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Nursing graduates from University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee take home a median $75,153, compared with $56,986 for all University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee graduates — about 32% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Nursing graduates from University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee stands at $27,000.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
The Nursing program at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 280 |
| Mental Health Nursing | 8 |
| Nursing Practice | 37 |
Top-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Students who finish Nursing program at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Nursing majors, 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.