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Nursing Schools in Wisconsin

5,546 Nursing students earned their degrees in the state in <nil>.

In this state, Nursing is the 1st most popular major out of a total 1 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Nursing Majors in Wisconsin

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 2,625
Associate Degree 1,716
Master’s Degree 791
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 232
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 232
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 232
Post-Master’s Certificate 182
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 182

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 4.7%
  • Black or African American: 6.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.0%
  • White: 75.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.5%
  • Other Races: 5.8%
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Jobs for Nursing Grads in Wisconsin

In this state, there are 70,020 people employed in jobs related to a nursing degree, compared to 3,609,760 nationwide.

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Wages for Nursing Jobs in Wisconsin

In this state, nursing grads earn an average of $106,790. Nationwide, they make an average of $106,910.

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

#1

Marquette University

Milwaukee
405 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
11,320 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.23 years. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 56% are considered full time. This private school has an average net price of $29,102.

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388 Degrees in Major Awarded
13% Graduation Rate
2,939 Total Students

The average student takes 4.00 years to complete their degree at Herzing University - Madison. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 14% are considered full time. This private institution charges an average net price of $25,849.

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327 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
14,142 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $14,753. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 73% of students receive it. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 21 to 1.

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316 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
23,829 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 62%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 91% of students receive it. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1.

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257 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
47,016 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,708. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 84% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.32 years.

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#6

Viterbo University

La Crosse
223 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
2,520 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. An average student at Viterbo will pay a net price of $18,686. The full-time teacher rate is 42%.

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207 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
1,229 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 39%. 96% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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195 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,088 Total Students

59% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $9,834. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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191 Degrees in Major Awarded
25% Graduation Rate
652 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 97% of students receive it. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 50% are considered full time. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $23,971.

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#10

Alverno College

Milwaukee
190 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
1,822 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 39%. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $17,586. The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1.

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Nursing Careers in WI

Some of the careers nursing majors go into include:

Job Title WI Job Growth WI Median Salary
Nurse Practitioners 27% $106,160
Nursing Instructors and Professors 19% $78,270
Medical and Health Services Managers 15% $98,600
Nurse Anesthetists 12% $194,750
Registered Nurses 8% $70,150

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