by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at FHSU. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #2 out of 17 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates FHSU highly for nursing, coming in at #717 out of 1,956 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Schools | 717 of 1,956 |
| Best Nursing Schools in Kansas | 2 of 37 |
| Best Nursing Schools in the Plains States Region | 29 of 208 |
The following degree levels are offered in nursing at FHSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 120 |
| Master’s | 17 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Fort Hays State University conferred 120 bachelor’s degrees in nursing.
FHSU ranks competitively among schools offering nursing at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #2 out of 17 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Kansas | 2 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region | 22 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 440 |
Nursing students who finish a bachelor’s at FHSU report a median salary of $70,039 a year. This is higher than $51,930, the median for all majors at FHSU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at FHSU, nursing students accumulate a median of $24,726 in student loans. This is lower than $25,986, the typical median for all majors at FHSU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,140 | $16,522 |
| Fees | $1,219 | $1,219 |
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Among recent graduates, 12% of nursing bachelor’s degrees went to men and 88% went to women.
The majority of nursing bachelor’s degree graduates at FHSU are White. Approximately 80% of graduates 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 | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 96 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 13 |
FHSU awarded 120 bachelor’s degrees in registered nursing/registered nurse in the most recent reporting year — 88% to women and 12% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (80%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at FHSU. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Nursing | 17 |
