by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Also, learn how FHSU compares to other colleges that offer nursing.
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FHSU holds a strong position among schools offering nursing. More specifically it was ranked #747 out of 1,918 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #3 in Kansas.
In the most recent year for which we have data, Fort Hays State University conferred 120 bachelor’s degrees in nursing.
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 |
Read more about FHSU tuition and fees.
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 |
For the most recent academic year available, 12% of nursing master’s degrees went to men and 88% went to women.
The largest share of nursing master’s degree graduates at FHSU are White. About 94% 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 master’s in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at Fort Hays State University.
The nursing program at FHSU includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 120 |
| Nursing Science | 37 |
FHSU granted 120 completions in registered nursing/registered nurse recently — 88% to women and 12% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (80%). Some of these were earned through distance education.
FHSU awarded 37 completions in nursing science in the most recent reporting year — 89% to women and 11% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (81%). This count includes degrees completed through distance education.