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Nursing in Kansas

Nursing Schools in Kansas

2,554 students earned Nursing degrees in Kansas in the 2022-2023 year.

As a degree choice, Nursing is the 7th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Nursing Majors in Kansas

Nursing majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 153
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 153
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 153
Master’s Degree 136
Post-Master’s Certificate 27
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 27

Gender Distribution

In Kansas, a nursing major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of nursing majors in Kansas is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.6%
  • Black or African American: 6.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 11.2%
  • White: 69.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.8%
  • Other Races: 8.0%
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Jobs for Nursing Grads in Kansas

34,800 people in the state and 3,609,760 in the nation are employed in jobs related to nursing.

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Wages for Nursing Jobs in Kansas

In this state, nursing grads earn an average of $94,050. Nationwide, they make an average of $106,910.

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There are 10 colleges in Kansas that offer nursing degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

93 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
26,744 Total Students

The average student takes 4.33 years to complete their degree at KU. 91% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The full-time teacher rate is 84%.

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51 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
5,880 Total Students

62% of the teachers are full time. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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39 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
15,033 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. A typical student attending FHSU will pay a net price of $13,096. The average student takes 4.58 years to complete their degree at FHSU.

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28 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
6,398 Total Students

62% of the teachers are full time. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

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25 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
1,636 Total Students

98% of students get financical aid. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. The average student takes 4.25 years to complete their degree at MNU.

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25 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
1,229 Total Students

12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. An average student at University of St. Mary will pay a net price of $21,656. The full-time teacher rate is 55%.

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#7

Newman University

Wichita
19 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
2,053 Total Students

The average student takes 4.08 years to complete their degree at Newman University. 10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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#8

Grantham University

LIttle Rock
11 Degrees in Major Awarded
17% Graduation Rate
6,465 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.10 years. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 5% are considered full time. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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10 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
14,999 Total Students

90% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. A typical student attending WSU will pay a net price of $13,299. It takes the average student 4.70 years to graduate.

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Tabor College

Hillsboro
6 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
642 Total Students

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. This private school has an average net price of $22,604.

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Nursing Careers in KS

Some of the careers nursing majors go into include:

Job Title KS Job Growth KS Median Salary
Nurse Practitioners 23% $97,310
Medical and Health Services Managers 11% $85,610
Registered Nurses 10% $59,680
Nurse Anesthetists 3% $146,400

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to nursing.

Major Annual Graduates in KS
Medicine 214
Rehabilitation Professions 209
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 166
Chiropractic 121
Health/Medical Admin Services 114
Mental & Social Health Services 102
Communication Sciences 100
Public Health 60

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