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Nursing Schools in Wisconsin

972 Nursing students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In this state, Nursing is the 2nd most popular major out of a total 195 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Nursing Majors in Wisconsin

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 588
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 209
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 209
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 209
Post-Master’s Certificate 175
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 175

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 5.0%
  • Black or African American: 12.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.0%
  • White: 65.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.6%
  • Other Races: 10.7%
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Jobs for Nursing Grads in Wisconsin

70,020 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 Wisconsin

Nursing grads earn an average of $106,790 in the state and $106,910 nationwide.

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

#1

Marquette University

Milwaukee
288 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
11,550 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 1.50% which is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 60%. The average student takes 4.23 years to complete their degree at Marquette.

259 Degrees in Major Awarded
27% Graduation Rate
2,392 Total Students

100% of students get financical aid. The 8.40% student loan default rate is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 11%.

76 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
24,565 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 6.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $17,486. The full-time teacher rate is 64%.

75 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
5,492 Total Students

In their early career, Concordia University, Wisconsin grads earn an average salary of $43,294. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.40%. 100% of students get financical aid.

#5

Alverno College

Milwaukee
73 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
1,876 Total Students

10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 37% of the teachers are full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $42,918 after earning their degree at this institution.

58 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
15,314 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 74% of students receive it. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 23 to 1. The average student takes 4.72 years to complete their degree at UW Oshkosh.

#7

Viterbo University

La Crosse
43 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
2,516 Total Students

The average student takes 4.26 years to complete their degree at Viterbo. The full-time teacher rate is 41%. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
87% Graduation Rate
44,640 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 85%. The 0.90% student loan default rate is lower than average.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
11,017 Total Students

In their early career, UW - Eau Claire grads earn an average salary of $44,650. The student loan default rate of 5.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,051.

#10

Marian University

Fond Du Lac
19 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
1,593 Total Students

The average student takes 4.24 years to complete their degree at Marian. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 90% are considered full time. Graduates earn an average $42,989 after graduation.

Nursing Careers in WI

Some of the careers nursing majors go into include:

Job Title WI Job Growth WI Median Salary
Nurse Practitioners 27% $106,160
Nursing Instructors and Professors 19% $78,270
Medical and Health Services Managers 15% $98,600
Nurse Anesthetists 12% $194,750
Registered Nurses 8% $70,150

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

Major Annual Graduates in WI
Rehabilitation Professions 668
Medicine 419
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 299
Communication Sciences 268
Allied Health Professions 254
Mental & Social Health Services 179
Public Health 167
Dentistry 98

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