by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in nursing at University of Kansas. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Doctoral, Professional Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 5 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks University of Kansas among the top schools in the country for nursing, placing at #130 out of 2,000 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Schools | 130 of 2,000 |
| Best Nursing Schools in Kansas | 1 of 37 |
| Best Nursing Schools in the Plains States Region | 3 of 209 |
The table below lists every degree level available for nursing at University of Kansas, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 187 |
| Master’s | 13 |
| Doctoral | 3 |
| Professional Certificate | 7 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Kansas awarded 13 master’s degrees in nursing.
University of Kansas is among the very best schools in the country for nursing at the master’s level. Its best result was #1 out of 5 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools in Kansas | 1 |
| Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region | 7 |
| Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools | 149 |
Information about average full-time graduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $25,029 | $31,812 |
| Fees | $1,134 | $1,134 |
Read more about University of Kansas tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 15% of nursing master’s degrees went to men and 85% went to women.
The majority of nursing master’s degree graduates at University of Kansas were White. About 77% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Kansas with a master’s in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
University of Kansas granted 13 master’s completions in nursing science in the latest year of data — 85% to women and 15% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (77%).
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Kansas awarded 3 doctoral degrees in nursing.
University of Kansas is among the very best schools in the country for nursing at the doctoral level. Its best result was #1 out of 4 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Doctor’s Degree Schools in Kansas | 1 |
| Best Nursing Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region | 2 |
| Best Nursing Doctor’s Degree Schools | 27 |
Every one of the 3 students who graduated with a doctoral degree in nursing from University of Kansas were women.
The largest share of nursing doctoral degree graduates at University of Kansas are White. Roughly 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Kansas with a doctoral in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
University of Kansas conferred 3 doctoral completions in nursing science in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (100%).
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Kansas awarded 7 professional certificate degrees in nursing.
University of Kansas is not currently ranked for nursing at the professional certificate level.
Among recent graduates, 14% of nursing professional certificate degrees went to men and 86% went to women.
The largest share of nursing professional certificate degree graduates at University of Kansas are White. Approximately 71% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Kansas with a professional certificate in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
University of Kansas granted 5 professional certificate completions in psychiatric/mental health nurse/nursing in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (60%).
University of Kansas granted 1 professional certificate completion in family practice nurse/nursing in the most recent reporting year — 0% to women and 100% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (100%).
University of Kansas awarded 1 professional certificate completion in nurse midwife/nursing midwifery in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (100%).
Undergraduate study is also available at University of Kansas. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Nursing | 187 |