by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how WSU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in nursing.
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The bachelor's program at WSU was ranked #977 on College Factual's Best Schools for nursing list. It is also ranked #10 in Kansas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Doctor’s Degree Schools | 246 |
| Best Nursing Graduate Degree Schools | 448 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 590 |
| Best Nursing Schools | 977 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Wichita State University handed out 154 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is a decrease of 12% over the previous year when 175 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 2 students received their master’s degree in nursing from WSU. This makes it the #562 most popular school for nursing master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 8 students received their doctoral degrees in nursing in 2022, making the school the #246 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Nursing majors who earn their bachelor's degree from WSU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $63,301 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 WSU, nursing students borrow a median amount of $19,458 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 WSU is $164 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at WSU paid an average of $572 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $242 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,247 | $17,165 |
| Fees | $2,075 | $2,075 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,250 | $1,250 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,790 | $13,790 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,450 | $3,450 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 14% of nursing bachelor's degrees went to men and 86% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 69% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Wichita State University with a bachelor's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 15 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 106 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 12 |
WSU does not offer an online option for its nursing bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the WSU Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 4 students graduated with a master's degree in nursing from WSU. About 25% were men and 75% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Wichita State University with a master's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at Wichita State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication Sciences | 68 |
| Dental Support Services | 59 |
| Allied Health Professions | 56 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 53 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 41 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.