Nursing at University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
What traits are you looking for in a school for Nursing, consider the program at University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh sits in Oshkosh, WI.
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Studying Online at University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
Distance learning is available at University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh. Among 12,953 students, 1,393 (11%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,855 (30%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
These rankings give you a sense of how University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh’s Nursing program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Wisconsin | #4 of 41 |
| Best Value | Wisconsin | #17 of 40 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #22 of 310 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #129 of 295 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #343 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #954 of 1,878 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Wisconsin | #4 of 41 |
| Best Value | Wisconsin | #17 of 40 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #22 of 310 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #129 of 295 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #343 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #954 of 1,878 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Wisconsin | #4 of 41 |
| Best Value | Wisconsin | #17 of 40 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #22 of 310 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #129 of 295 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #343 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #954 of 1,878 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
Students who complete University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh’s Nursing program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $62,284 |
| 2 years | $60,393 |
| 3 years | $62,330 |
| 4 years | $66,860 |
| 5 years | $71,916 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Nursing graduates from University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh report median earnings of $66,860, compared with $58,292 for all University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh graduates — about 15% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Nursing graduates from University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh is $25,000.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
The Nursing program at University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 286 |
| Mental Health Nursing | 5 |
| Nursing Practice | 48 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Graduates of the Nursing program at University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the best-paid 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.