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Nursing Schools in Wisconsin

In 2020-2021, 5,410 students earned their Nursing degrees in WI.

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 2,670
Associate Degree 1,768
Master’s Degree 588
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 209
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 209
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 209
Post-Master’s Certificate 175
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 175

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: 4.3%
  • Black or African American: 6.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.6%
  • White: 76.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.5%
  • Other Races: 6.1%
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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
85% Graduation Rate
11,550 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.23 years. 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.

388 Degrees in Major Awarded
27% Graduation Rate
2,392 Total Students

The average student takes 4.00 years to complete their degree at Herzing University - Madison. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 8.40%. An average student at Herzing University - Madison will pay a net price of $23,684.

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.72 years. 23 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public school has an average net price of $14,687.

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

The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.74 years. The student loan default rate is 6.20% which is lower than average.

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

Of all the students who attend this school, 58% get financial aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.90%.

#6

Viterbo University

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.26 years. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 41% are considered full time.

207 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,453 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $25,049 after graduation. This private institution charges an average net price of $14,667. Of all the students who attend this school, 93% get financial aid.

195 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,763 Total Students

15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 99% are considered full time. A typical student attending NWTC will pay a net price of $10,962.

191 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
679 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.00 years to graduate. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

#10

Alverno College

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

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. The full-time teacher rate is 37%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $42,918 a year.

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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