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Nursing Science Schools in Kansas

77 students earned Nursing Science degrees in Kansas in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, Nursing Science is the 3rd most popular major out of a total 11 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Nursing Science Majors in Kansas

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 47
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 29
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 29
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 29
Post-Master’s Certificate 1
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1

Gender Distribution

In Kansas, a nursing science major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of nursing science majors in Kansas is as follows:

  • Asian: 6.5%
  • Black or African American: 1.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.9%
  • White: 83.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.3%
  • Other Races: 3.9%
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Jobs for Nursing Science Grads in Kansas

28,340 people in the state and 3,007,670 in the nation are employed in jobs related to nursing science.

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Wages for Nursing Science Jobs in Kansas

Nursing Science grads earn an average of $61,030 in the state and $75,510 nationwide.

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There are 5 colleges in Kansas that offer nursing science degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

39 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
15,033 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. 96% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Most students complete their degree in 4.58 years.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
26,744 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 4.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Most students complete their degree in 4.33 years. 85% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
6,398 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 68% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 6.40%.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
14,999 Total Students

The 5.60% student loan default rate is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $14,859.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
532 Total Students

100% of the teachers are full time. 4 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $42,665 after earning their degree at this institution.

Nursing Science Careers in KS

Some of the careers nursing science majors go into include:

Job Title KS Job Growth KS Median Salary
Nursing Instructors and Professors 20% $59,290
Registered Nurses 10% $59,680

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

Major Annual Graduates in KS
Registered Nursing 2,308
Nursing Practice 84
Nurse Anesthetist 49
Nursing Research & Other 36
Nursing Administration 33
Mental Health Nursing 31
Family Practice Nursing 14
Nurse Midwifery 1

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