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Nursing Practice Schools in Wisconsin

In 2020-2021, 211 students earned their Nursing Practice degrees in WI.

A Nursing Practice major is the 3rd most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Nursing Practice Majors in Wisconsin

Nursing Practice majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 160
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 160
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 160
Bachelor’s Degree 51

Gender Distribution

In Wisconsin, a nursing practice major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of nursing practice majors in Wisconsin is as follows:

  • Asian: 5.7%
  • Black or African American: 4.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.3%
  • White: 82.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.5%
  • Other Races: 3.3%
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Jobs for Nursing Practice Grads in Wisconsin

In this state, there are 68,310 people employed in jobs related to a nursing practice degree, compared to 3,504,280 nationwide.

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Wages for Nursing Practice Jobs in Wisconsin

Nursing Practice grads earn an average of $106,790 in the state and $110,030 nationwide.

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There are 9 colleges in Wisconsin that offer nursing practice degrees. Learn about the most popular 9 below:

50 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,453 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $25,049 after graduation. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. It takes the average student 4.00 years to graduate.

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

The student loan default rate is 5.40% which is lower than average. 74% of students get financical aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 68% are considered full time.

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 64% are considered full time. The student loan default rate is 6.20% which is lower than average. In their early career, UWM grads earn an average salary of $41,703.

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

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $55,313 after earning their degree at this institution. A typical student attending UW - Madison will pay a net price of $17,234. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.90%.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
11,017 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 78%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 21 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $16,051.

#6

Viterbo University

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

The student loan default rate of 2.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 41% are considered full time. In their early career, Viterbo grads earn an average salary of $44,402.

#7

Marquette University

Milwaukee
13 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
11,550 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 1.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $57,725 a year. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 60% are considered full time.

#8

Alverno College

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

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $42,918 a year. The student loan default rate is 4.70% which is lower than average. Most students complete their degree in 4.66 years.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
1,200 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $20,985. The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1. In their early career, Mount Mary grads earn an average salary of $38,193.

Nursing Practice Careers in WI

Some of the careers nursing practice majors go into include:

Job Title WI Job Growth WI Median Salary
Nurse Practitioners 27% $106,160
Medical and Health Services Managers 15% $98,600
Registered Nurses 8% $70,150

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to nursing practice.

Major Annual Graduates in WI
Registered Nursing 4,688
Family Practice Nursing 417
Mental Health Nursing 40
Adult Health Nursing 17
Nursing Administration 15
Critical Care Nursing 8
Nursing Science 5
Clinical Nurse Specialist 4

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