Nursing at Herzing University-Madison
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Herzing University-Madison sits in Madison, WI.
During the most recent reporting year, 720 nursing degrees were granted at Herzing University-Madison.
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Online Class Availability at Herzing University-Madison
Online coursework is an option at Herzing University-Madison. Of 5,274 students, 4,841 (92%) studied exclusively online and 418 (8%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Herzing University-Madison
Rankings can help you compare Herzing University-Madison’s Nursing program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Wisconsin | #29 of 40 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Wisconsin | #34 of 41 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #217 of 310 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #222 of 295 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1362 of 1,878 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1454 of 1,918 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Herzing University-Madison
Graduates of Herzing University-Madison’s Nursing program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $83,281 |
| 2 years | $82,871 |
| 3 years | $85,937 |
| 4 years | $101,917 |
| 5 years | $83,413 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Nursing graduates from Herzing University-Madison take home a median $101,917, compared with $66,043 for all Herzing University-Madison graduates — about 54% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Nursing graduates from Herzing University-Madison is $37,747.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Nursing graduates at Herzing University-Madison, by degree type.
Program-wide, Nursing graduates at Herzing University-Madison are 86% women (620) and 14% men (100).
Nursing Bachelor’s Program at Herzing University-Madison
Among the 196 bachelor’s nursing degrees awarded at Herzing University-Madison, 90% were women (176) and 10% were men (20).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Herzing University-Madison.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 112 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 14 |
| Black / African American | 48 |
| Asian | 11 |
| Two or More Races | 5 |
| Unknown | 6 |
Minority students account for 40% of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Herzing University-Madison, lower than the national average of 43%.*
Nursing Master’s Program at Herzing University-Madison
Among the 375 master’s nursing graduates at Herzing University-Madison, 85% were women (317) and 15% were men (58).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing master’s degree recipients at Herzing University-Madison.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 159 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 39 |
| Black / African American | 109 |
| Asian | 17 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 9 |
| Unknown | 41 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 47% of Nursing master’s degree recipients at Herzing University-Madison, above 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 Herzing University-Madison
This Nursing program at Herzing University-Madison offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 196 |
| Nursing Administration | 21 |
| Family Practice Nursing | 191 |
| Mental Health Nursing | 286 |
| Critical Care Nursing | 10 |
| Geriatric Nursing | 16 |
Best-Paid Careers for Nursing Graduates
Students who finish Nursing program at Herzing University-Madison go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Nursing graduates, 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.