Nursing at University of Kansas
What traits are you looking for in a school for Nursing, consider the program at University of Kansas. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of Kansas is in Lawrence, KS.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 279 nursing graduations were recorded at University of Kansas.
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Studying Online at University of Kansas
Many students take online classes at University of Kansas. Of 29,792 students, 3,126 (10%) studied exclusively online and 10,681 (36%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at University of Kansas
Rankings can help you compare University of Kansas’s Nursing program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Kansas | #1 of 37 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #3 of 207 |
| Best Value | Kansas | #22 of 35 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #100 of 197 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #139 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1069 of 1,878 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Kansas | #1 of 37 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #3 of 207 |
| Best Value | Kansas | #22 of 35 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #100 of 197 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #139 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1069 of 1,878 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from University of Kansas
Those who finish University of Kansas’s Nursing program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $84,282 |
| 2 years | $88,637 |
| 3 years | $88,587 |
| 4 years | $90,690 |
| 5 years | $112,159 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Nursing graduates from University of Kansas take home a median $90,690, compared with $65,918 for all University of Kansas graduates — about 38% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Nursing graduates from University of Kansas is $20,500.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Nursing graduates at University of Kansas, by degree type.
Program-wide, Nursing graduates at University of Kansas are 85% women (237) and 15% men (42).
Nursing Bachelor’s Program at University of Kansas
Of the 187 bachelor’s nursing degrees awarded at University of Kansas, 88% were women (164) and 12% were men (23).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Kansas.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 143 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 18 |
| Black / African American | 7 |
| Asian | 9 |
| Two or More Races | 9 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 23% of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Kansas, lower than the national average of 43%.*
Nursing Master’s Program at University of Kansas
Of the 13 master’s nursing graduates at University of Kansas, 85% were women (11) and 15% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing master’s degree recipients at University of Kansas.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 10 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 23% of Nursing master’s degree recipients at University of Kansas, below the national average of 40%.*
Nursing Doctoral Program at University of Kansas
Among the 3 doctoral nursing degrees awarded at University of Kansas, 100% were women (3) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing doctoral degree recipients at University of Kansas.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at University of Kansas
This Nursing program at University of Kansas offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 187 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | 33 |
| Family Practice Nursing | 1 |
| Nurse Midwifery | 1 |
| Nursing Science | 16 |
| Mental Health Nursing | 5 |
| Nursing Practice | 36 |
Top-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Students who finish Nursing program at University of Kansas go on to a range of careers. Here are the top-paying 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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