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Registered Nursing in Wisconsin

Registered Nursing Schools in Wisconsin

4,607 students earned Registered Nursing degrees in Wisconsin in the 2022-2023 year.

As a degree choice, Registered Nursing is the 8th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Registered Nursing Majors in Wisconsin

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 536
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 11
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 11
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 11

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of registered nursing majors in Wisconsin is as follows:

  • Asian: 5.5%
  • Black or African American: 5.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.9%
  • White: 75.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.6%
  • Other Races: 5.1%
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Jobs for Registered Nursing Grads in Wisconsin

There are 59,990 people in the state and 3,007,670 people in the nation working in registered nursing jobs.

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Wages for Registered Nursing Jobs in Wisconsin

A typical salary for a registered nursing grad in the state is $71,470, compared to a typical salary of $75,510 nationwide.

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There are 5 colleges in Wisconsin that offer registered nursing degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

#1

Marquette University

Milwaukee
250 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
11,550 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $28,637. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 57% are considered full time. It takes the average student 4.23 years to graduate.

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27 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
24,565 Total Students

63% of the teachers are full time. It takes the average student 4.74 years to graduate. Of all the students who attend this school, 85% get financial aid.

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14 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
15,314 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.72 years to graduate. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $14,899. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1.

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#4

Edgewood College

Madison
10 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
2,007 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. The average student takes 4.40 years to complete their degree at Edgewood. 44% of the teachers are full time.

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3 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
44,640 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $16,834. 58% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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Registered Nursing Careers in WI

Some of the careers registered nursing majors go into include:

Job Title WI Job Growth WI Median Salary
Nursing Instructors and Professors 19% $78,270
Registered Nurses 8% $70,150

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

Major Annual Graduates in WI
Family Practice Nursing 417
Nursing Practice 160
Mental Health Nursing 40
Adult Health Nursing 17
Nursing Administration 12
Critical Care Nursing 8
Nursing Science 5
Clinical Nurse Specialist 4

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