by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at WSU. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #9 out of 17 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, WSU among the top schools in the country for nursing, placing at #1,242 out of 1,956 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Schools | 1,242 of 1,956 |
| Best Nursing Schools in Kansas | 14 of 37 |
| Best Nursing Schools in the Plains States Region | 93 of 208 |
The following degree levels are available for nursing at WSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 135 |
| Master’s | 3 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Wichita State University handed out 135 bachelor’s degrees in nursing.
WSU ranks competitively among schools offering nursing at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #9 out of 17 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Kansas | 9 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region | 67 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 728 |
Nursing majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from WSU report a median salary of $58,674 a year. This is higher than $52,641, the median for all majors at WSU.
To complete a bachelor’s at WSU, nursing graduates take on a median debt of $27,750 in student loans. This is higher than $24,307, the typical median for all majors at WSU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,843 | $17,714 |
| Fees | $2,155 | $2,155 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 10% of nursing bachelor’s degrees went to men and 90% went to women.
The majority of nursing bachelor’s degree graduates at WSU were White. About 61% of graduates fell into 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 | 10 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 23 |
| White | 82 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 13 |
WSU awarded 135 bachelor’s completions in registered nursing/registered nurse recently — 90% to women and 10% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (61%).
Graduate study is also available at WSU. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Nursing | 3 |
