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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 1st 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
Bachelor’s Degree 2,394
Associate Degree 1,666
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 10 colleges in Wisconsin that offer registered nursing degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

#1

Marquette University

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. It takes the average student 4.23 years to graduate. An average student at Marquette will pay a net price of $28,637.

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

69% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1. It takes the average student 4.72 years to graduate.

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

The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. 63% of the teachers are full time. It takes the average student 4.74 years to graduate.

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

84% of the teachers are full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 58% get financial aid. It takes the average student 4.32 years to graduate.

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195 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,763 Total Students

67% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 99% of the teachers are full time. This public school has an average net price of $9,511.

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191 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
679 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $22,629. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 97% of students receive it. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1.

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181 Degrees in Major Awarded
13,057 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 39% are considered full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $11,951. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1.

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#8

Viterbo University

La Crosse
180 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
2,516 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.26 years to graduate. This private institution charges an average net price of $22,538. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

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168 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,367 Total Students

71% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. 46% of the teachers are full time.

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157 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
1,453 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 39% are considered full time. An average student at Bryant & Stratton College - Wauwatosa will pay a net price of $14,687. The average student takes 4.00 years to complete their degree at Bryant & Stratton College - Wauwatosa.

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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 211
Mental Health Nursing 40
Adult Health Nursing 17
Nursing Administration 15
Critical Care Nursing 8
Nursing Science 5
Clinical Nurse Specialist 4

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