# University of Wisconsin-Green Bay: Nursing (bachelor's)

Green Bay, WI. IPEDS 240277, CIP 51.38. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-wisconsin-green-bay/majors/nursing

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $70,213
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $84,588 (U.S. median for this major: $85,212 across 858 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $28,045 (U.S. median $27,000)
- Rank in WI: 7 of 21 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the WI median for this major (22 colleges, $81,446): +$3,142
- Versus the U.S. median: -$624

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.34 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $84,588 minus $37,564 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in WI (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $9,144 | $39,685 | under 1 year |
| 30-48k | $9,166 | $39,780 | under 1 year |
| 48-75k | $11,169 | $48,473 | 1.0 years |
| 75-110k | $16,105 | $69,896 | 1.5 years |
| 110k+ | $18,975 | $82,352 | 1.8 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Nursing at WI colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Herzing University-Madison | $91,010 | $43,985 | $22,327 | 28% |
| Herzing University-Kenosha | $91,010 | $43,985 | $23,066 | 72% |
| Herzing University-Brookfield | $91,010 | $43,985 | $20,514 | 42% |
| Bryant & Stratton College-Wauwatosa | $89,336 | $40,664 | $14,858 | 20% |
| Marquette University | $88,069 | $22,000 | $31,487 | 83% |
| University of Wisconsin-Madison | $85,579 | $25,000 | $17,354 | 90% |
| University of Wisconsin-Green Bay | $84,588 | $28,045 | $13,369 | 48% |
| Milwaukee School of Engineering | $82,822 | $31,666 | $22,453 | 67% |
| Wisconsin Lutheran College | $82,669 | $27,000 | $23,245 | 64% |
| University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point | $81,789 | $18,987 | $14,559 | 51% |
| Concordia University-Wisconsin | $81,505 | $28,750 | $36,201 | 68% |
| Alverno College | $81,388 | $34,000 | $22,540 | 49% |
| University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee | $81,067 | $27,000 | $15,014 | 49% |
| Edgewood College | $79,577 | $27,000 | $26,113 | 60% |
| Marian University | $79,278 | $27,000 | $21,937 | 44% |
| University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire | $78,912 | $20,500 | $16,550 | 64% |
| Carroll University | $78,698 | $27,000 | $15,193 | 71% |
| Bellin College | $77,754 | $27,000 | $37,408 | 63% |
| Viterbo University | $77,735 | $29,013 | $21,260 | 68% |
| University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh | $77,490 | $25,000 | $14,305 | 46% |
| Maranatha Baptist University | $67,509 | not reported | $26,005 | 64% |

## Careers
- Registered nurse (SOC 29-1140): median wage $84,700 Green Bay, WI, $95,530 WI, $97,550 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5.6% by 2035
- Medical and Health Services Managers (SOC 11-9111): median wage $133,060 Green Bay, WI, $128,320 WI, $123,860 U.S.; U.S. jobs 24.2% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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