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Nursing Schools in Kansas

2,874 Nursing students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

A Nursing major is the 1st most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Nursing Majors in Kansas

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 1,454
Associate Degree 868
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 146
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 146
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 146
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 143
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 143
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 143
Master’s Degree 134
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 95
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 95
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 34
Post-Master’s Certificate 34

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 2.7%
  • Black or African American: 4.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.7%
  • White: 70.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.3%
  • Other Races: 12.4%
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Jobs for Nursing Grads in Kansas

In this state, there are 34,800 people employed in jobs related to a nursing degree, compared to 3,609,760 nationwide.

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Wages for Nursing Jobs in Kansas

A typical salary for a nursing grad in the state is $94,050, compared to a typical salary of $106,910 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Kansas that offer nursing degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.33 years. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 85% are considered full time. The 4.30% student loan default rate is lower than average.

233 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
1,636 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.25 years. The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1. Graduates earn an average $50,098 after graduation.

221 Degrees in Major Awarded
36% Graduation Rate
5,880 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 64% are considered full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $37,731 a year. Most students complete their degree in 4.68 years.

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

98% of the teachers are full time. The average student takes 4.70 years to complete their degree at WSU. A typical student attending WSU will pay a net price of $14,859.

184 Degrees in Major Awarded
690 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $32,226 a year. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 7.80%. The full-time teacher rate is 30%.

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 51% are considered full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $13,189. 96% of students get financical aid.

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

The student loan default rate of 6.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The average student takes 4.54 years to complete their degree at Pitt State. This public school has an average net price of $14,575.

122 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,175 Total Students

17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 100% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate of 6.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

96 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
1,229 Total Students

The average student takes 4.38 years to complete their degree at University of St. Mary. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $21,868.

90 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,727 Total Students

A typical student attending Neosho County Community College will pay a net price of $8,100. 36% of the teachers are full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $33,749 after earning their degree at this institution.

Nursing Careers in KS

Some of the careers nursing majors go into include:

Job Title KS Job Growth KS Median Salary
Nurse Practitioners 23% $97,310
Nursing Instructors and Professors 20% $59,290
Medical and Health Services Managers 11% $85,610
Registered Nurses 10% $59,680
Nurse Anesthetists 3% $146,400

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