Nursing at Wichita State University
If you are interested in studying Nursing, take a look at what Wichita State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Wichita State University is in Wichita, KS.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 161 nursing degrees were awarded at Wichita State University.
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Online & Distance Learning at Wichita State University
Distance learning is available at Wichita State University. Among 16,689 students, 4,761 (29%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 5,354 (32%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Wichita State University
These rankings give you a sense of how Wichita State University’s Nursing program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Kansas | #11 of 37 |
| Best Value | Kansas | #18 of 35 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #89 of 197 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #96 of 207 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #999 of 1,878 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1204 of 1,918 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Kansas | #11 of 37 |
| Best Value | Kansas | #18 of 35 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #89 of 197 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #96 of 207 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #999 of 1,878 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1204 of 1,918 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Wichita State University
Those who finish Wichita 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 | $50,805 |
| 2 years | $52,267 |
| 3 years | $54,140 |
| 4 years | $58,674 |
| 5 years | $66,435 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Nursing graduates from Wichita State University report median earnings of $58,674, compared with $52,641 for all Wichita State University graduates — about 11% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Nursing graduates from Wichita State University comes in at $27,750.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Nursing graduates at Wichita State University, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Nursing graduates at Wichita State University are 89% women (143) and 11% men (18).
Nursing Bachelor’s Program at Wichita State University
Of the 135 bachelor’s nursing graduates at Wichita State University, 90% were women (121) and 10% were men (14).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Wichita State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 82 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 23 |
| Black / African American | 5 |
| Asian | 10 |
| Two or More Races | 8 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
| Unknown | 5 |
Minority students account for 34% of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Wichita State University, below the national average of 43%.*
Nursing Master’s Program at Wichita State University
Among the 3 master’s nursing degrees awarded at Wichita State University, 100% were women (3) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing master’s degree recipients at Wichita State University.
| 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 Wichita State University
The Nursing program at Wichita State University breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 135 |
| Nursing Science | 26 |
Top-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Those who complete Nursing program at Wichita State University pursue many career paths. Here are the highest-paying 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
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