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Registered Nursing Schools in Wisconsin

In 2020-2021, 4,688 students earned their Registered Nursing degrees in WI.

In this state, Registered Nursing is the 1st most popular major out of a total 13 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Registered Nursing Majors in Wisconsin

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 2,616
Associate Degree 1,768
Master’s Degree 289
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 15
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 15
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 15

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 4.1%
  • Black or African American: 5.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.7%
  • White: 77.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.5%
  • Other Races: 6.2%
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Jobs for Registered Nursing Grads in Wisconsin

59,990 people in the state and 3,007,670 in the nation are employed in jobs related to registered nursing.

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Wages for Registered Nursing Jobs in Wisconsin

Registered Nursing grads earn an average of $71,470 in the state and $75,510 nationwide.

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

#1

Marquette University

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

13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The average student takes 4.23 years to complete their degree at Marquette. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $57,725 after earning their degree at this institution.

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

The full-time teacher rate is 68%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 23 to 1. In their early career, UW Oshkosh grads earn an average salary of $43,295.

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

18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate of 6.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 78% of students receive it.

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

The average student takes 4.32 years to complete their degree at UW - Madison. The 0.90% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $17,234.

195 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,763 Total Students

70% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $10,962. Graduates earn an average $35,348 after graduation.

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

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $30,259 a year. 48% of the teachers are full time. This private school has an average net price of $19,922.

181 Degrees in Major Awarded
13,057 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $35,436 after earning their degree at this institution. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $10,053. 39% of the teachers are full time.

#8

Viterbo University

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

Graduates earn an average $44,402 after graduation. An average student at Viterbo will pay a net price of $20,201. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

168 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,367 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $11,115. 77% of students get financical aid. The full-time teacher rate is 49%.

157 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,453 Total Students

93% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. In their early career, Bryant & Stratton College - Wauwatosa grads earn an average salary of $25,049.

Registered Nursing Careers in WI

Some of the careers registered nursing majors go into include:

Job Title WI Job Growth WI Median Salary
Nursing Instructors and Professors 19% $78,270
Registered Nurses 8% $70,150

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

Major Annual Graduates in WI
Family Practice Nursing 417
Nursing Practice 211
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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