Nursing at Fort Hays State University
If you are interested in studying Nursing, you may want to check out the program at Fort Hays State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Fort Hays State University sits in Hays, KS.
During the most recent reporting year, 157 nursing degrees were granted at Fort Hays State University.
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Online Class Availability at Fort Hays State University
Many students take online classes at Fort Hays State University. Of 12,878 students, 7,032 (55%) studied exclusively online and 2,074 (16%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Fort Hays State University
These rankings give you a sense of how Fort Hays State University’s Nursing program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Kansas | #3 of 37 |
| Best Value | Kansas | #15 of 35 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #42 of 207 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #75 of 197 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #747 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #928 of 1,878 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Kansas | #3 of 37 |
| Best Value | Kansas | #15 of 35 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #42 of 207 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #75 of 197 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #747 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #928 of 1,878 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Fort Hays State University
Graduates of Fort Hays State University’s Nursing program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $60,368 |
| 2 years | $60,561 |
| 3 years | $66,528 |
| 4 years | $70,039 |
| 5 years | $90,191 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Nursing graduates from Fort Hays State University take home a median $70,039, compared with $51,930 for all Fort Hays State University graduates — about 35% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Nursing graduates from Fort Hays State University comes in at $24,726.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Nursing graduates at Fort Hays State University, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Nursing graduates at Fort Hays State University are 89% women (139) and 11% men (18).
Nursing Bachelor’s Program at Fort Hays State University
Among the 120 bachelor’s nursing degrees awarded at Fort Hays State University, 88% were women (106) and 12% were men (14).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Fort Hays State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 96 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 7 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
| Asian | 1 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| Unknown | 10 |
Minority students account for 12% of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Fort Hays State University, below the national average of 43%.*
Nursing Master’s Program at Fort Hays State University
Among the 17 master’s nursing graduates at Fort Hays State University, 88% were women (15) and 12% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing master’s degree recipients at Fort Hays State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 16 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
Minority students account for 6% of Nursing master’s degree recipients at Fort Hays State University, lower than the national average of 40%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Fort Hays State University
This Nursing program at Fort Hays State University offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 120 |
| Nursing Science | 37 |
Best-Paid Careers for Nursing Graduates
Those who complete Nursing program at Fort Hays State University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Nursing majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Nurse Practitioners | $147,651 |
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $129,557 |
| Registered Nurses | $105,741 |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,718 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $66,747 |
| Critical Care Nurses | $65,103 |
| Acute Care Nurses | $56,247 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialists | $52,889 |
| Nurse Midwives | $36,174 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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