Nursing at Benedictine University
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Benedictine University is in Lisle, IL.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 92 nursing degrees were granted at Benedictine University.
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Online & Distance Learning at Benedictine University
Online coursework is an option at Benedictine University. Of 2,917 students, 546 (19%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,221 (42%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Benedictine University
Use these rankings to compare Benedictine University’s Nursing program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #7 of 78 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #15 of 310 |
| Best Value | Illinois | #63 of 71 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #237 of 295 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #284 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1456 of 1,878 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Benedictine University
Those who finish Benedictine University’s Nursing program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $82,559 |
| 2 years | $79,734 |
| 3 years | $81,807 |
| 4 years | $90,347 |
| 5 years | $97,252 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Nursing graduates from Benedictine University earn a median of $90,347, compared with $72,778 for all Benedictine University graduates — about 24% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Nursing graduates from Benedictine University stands at $17,188.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Nursing graduates at Benedictine University, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Nursing graduates at Benedictine University are 98% women (90) and 2% men (2).
Nursing Bachelor’s Program at Benedictine University
Among the 33 bachelor’s nursing degrees awarded at Benedictine University, 100% were women (33) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Benedictine University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 14 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 15 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 55% of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Benedictine University, above the national average of 43%.*
Nursing Master’s Program at Benedictine University
Of the 57 master’s nursing degrees awarded at Benedictine University, 96% were women (55) and 4% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing master’s degree recipients at Benedictine University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 36 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 6 |
| Black / African American | 4 |
| Asian | 4 |
| Unknown | 7 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 25% of Nursing master’s degree recipients at Benedictine University, lower than the national average of 40%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Benedictine University
The Nursing program at Benedictine University offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 33 |
| Nursing Administration | 2 |
| Nursing Science | 57 |
Top-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Graduates of the Nursing program at Benedictine University work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Nursing graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Nurse Practitioners | $147,651 |
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $129,557 |
| Registered Nurses | $105,741 |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,718 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $66,747 |
| Critical Care Nurses | $65,103 |
| Acute Care Nurses | $56,247 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialists | $52,889 |
| Nurse Midwives | $36,174 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.