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 #757 on College Factual's Best Schools for nursing list. It is also ranked #9 in Kansas.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Fort Hays State University handed out 134 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is a decrease of 6% over the previous year when 142 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 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 2021, 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 $56,873 a year. This is less than $62,880, which is the national median of all nursing majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
Nursing majors graduating with a master's degree from FHSU make a median salary of $85,036 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $94,353.
While getting their bachelor's degree at FHSU, nursing students borrow a median amount of $24,726 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 $27,000.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the nursing program at FHSU is $142 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at Fort Hays State University.
For the most recent academic year available, 13% of nursing bachelor's degrees went to men and 87% went to women.
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, 75% 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 | 2 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
| White | 100 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 5 |
For the most recent academic year available, 9% of nursing master's degrees went to men and 91% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 86% of 2021 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 | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Other Health Professions | 101 |
| Allied Health Professions | 89 |
| Communication Sciences | 39 |
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