Nursing at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
If you plan to study Nursing, consider the program at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is located in Milwaukee, WI.
During the most recent reporting year, 325 nursing degrees were awarded at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.
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Online Class Availability at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Many students take online classes at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Of 22,450 students, 3,134 (14%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 11,401 (51%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Use these rankings to compare University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee’s Nursing program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Wisconsin | #15 of 41 |
| Best Value | Wisconsin | #21 of 40 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #71 of 310 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #160 of 295 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #652 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1092 of 1,878 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Wisconsin | #15 of 41 |
| Best Value | Wisconsin | #21 of 40 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #71 of 310 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #160 of 295 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #652 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1092 of 1,878 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Graduates of University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee’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 | $65,532 |
| 2 years | $64,098 |
| 3 years | $68,927 |
| 4 years | $75,153 |
| 5 years | $81,737 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Nursing graduates from University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee take home a median $75,153, compared with $56,986 for all University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee graduates — about 32% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Nursing graduates from University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee stands at $27,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Nursing graduates at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Nursing graduates at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee are 85% women (277) and 15% men (48).
Nursing Bachelor’s Program at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Among the 248 bachelor’s nursing degrees awarded at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, 87% were women (215) and 13% were men (33).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 174 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 27 |
| Black / African American | 13 |
| Asian | 18 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 11 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 28% of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, below the national average of 43%.*
Nursing Master’s Program at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Among the 22 master’s nursing degrees awarded at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, 91% were women (20) and 9% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing master’s degree recipients at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 14 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 27% of Nursing master’s degree recipients at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, lower than the national average of 40%.*
Nursing Doctoral Program at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Of the 10 doctoral nursing degrees awarded at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, 80% were women (8) and 20% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing doctoral degree recipients at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 5 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 4 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 10% of Nursing doctoral degree recipients at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, below the national average of 42%.*
*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 Wisconsin-Milwaukee
The Nursing program at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 280 |
| Mental Health Nursing | 8 |
| Nursing Practice | 37 |
Top-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Students who finish Nursing program at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the highest-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
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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