by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how FHSU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in nursing.
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The bachelor's program at FHSU was ranked #1,142 on College Factual's Best Schools for nursing list. It is also ranked #15 in Kansas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Doctor’s Degree Schools | 250 |
| Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools | 429 |
| Best Nursing Graduate Degree Schools | 488 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 659 |
| Best Nursing Schools | 1,142 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Fort Hays State University handed out 129 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is a decrease of 4% over the previous year when 134 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 22 students received their master’s degree in nursing from FHSU. This makes it the #354 most popular school for nursing master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 17 students received their doctoral degrees in nursing in 2022, making the school the #169 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Nursing majors who earn their bachelor's degree from FHSU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $67,435 a year. This is less than $74,888, which is the national median of all nursing majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at FHSU, nursing students borrow a median amount of $14,395 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all nursing bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $20,508.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the nursing program at FHSU is $142 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at FHSU was $520 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $147 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,437 | $15,615 |
| Fees | $1,196 | $1,196 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $8,772 | $8,772 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,972 | $4,972 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 129 students earned a bachelor's degree in nursing from FHSU. About 86% of these graduates were women and the other 14% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at FHSU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 78% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Fort Hays State University with a bachelor's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 |
| White | 100 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the FHSU nursing bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the FHSU Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's nursing program at FHSU make a median salary of $97,536. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $106,154.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 44 nursing majors earned their master's degree from FHSU. Of these graduates, 9% were men and 91% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 77% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Fort Hays State University with a master's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 34 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at Fort Hays State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Allied Health Professions | 72 |
| Communication Sciences | 43 |
| Other Health Professions | 26 |
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