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. Also, learn how Marquette ranks among other schools offering degrees in nursing.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for nursing majors, Marquette came in at #38. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #2 in Wisconsin.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Marquette University handed out 117 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is a decrease of 19% over the previous year when 145 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 250 students received their master’s degree in nursing from Marquette. This makes it the #34 most popular school for nursing master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 18 students received their doctoral degrees in nursing in 2021, making the school the #163 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of nursing students who receive their bachelor's degree at Marquette is $63,138. This is higher than $62,880, which is the national median for all nursing bachelor's degree recipients.
Graduates of the master's nursing program at Marquette make a median salary of $77,371. 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 Marquette, nursing students borrow a median amount of $22,000 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 Marquette is $529 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at Marquette University.
Of the 117 nursing students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from Marquette, about 7% were men and 93% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Marquette 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 Marquette University with a bachelor's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 91 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Of the 250 students who graduated with a Master’s in nursing from Marquette in 2021, 14% were men and 86% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Marquette are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 61% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Marquette University with a master's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17 |
| White | 152 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 68 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Dentistry | 98 |
| Communication Sciences | 78 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 70 |
| Allied Health Professions | 63 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 27 |
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