Nursing at Lewis University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Nursing, take a look at what Lewis University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Lewis University is in Romeoville, IL.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 217 nursing degrees were awarded at Lewis University.
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Online Class Availability at Lewis University
Distance learning is available at Lewis University. Of 7,011 students, 1,357 (19%) studied exclusively online and 3,662 (52%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Lewis University
Rankings can help you compare Lewis University’s Nursing program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #4 of 78 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #11 of 310 |
| Best Value | Illinois | #54 of 71 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #182 of 295 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #230 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1154 of 1,878 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #4 of 78 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #11 of 310 |
| Best Value | Illinois | #54 of 71 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #182 of 295 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #230 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1154 of 1,878 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Lewis University
Those who finish Lewis University’s Nursing program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $80,475 |
| 2 years | $87,665 |
| 3 years | $86,889 |
| 4 years | $94,456 |
| 5 years | $96,383 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Nursing graduates from Lewis University earn a median of $94,456, compared with $72,125 for all Lewis University graduates — about 31% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Nursing graduates from Lewis University is $27,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Nursing graduates at Lewis University, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Nursing graduates at Lewis University are 89% women (193) and 11% men (24).
Nursing Bachelor’s Program at Lewis University
Among the 81 bachelor’s nursing degrees awarded at Lewis University, 91% were women (74) and 9% were men (7).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Lewis University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 52 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 13 |
| Black / African American | 4 |
| Asian | 8 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
Minority students account for 36% of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Lewis University, lower than the national average of 43%.*
Nursing Master’s Program at Lewis University
Among the 118 master’s nursing graduates at Lewis University, 88% were women (104) and 12% were men (14).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing master’s degree recipients at Lewis University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 92 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 6 |
| Black / African American | 6 |
| Asian | 11 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
Minority students account for 22% of Nursing master’s degree recipients at Lewis University, below the national average of 40%.*
Nursing Doctoral Program at Lewis University
Of the 5 doctoral nursing degrees awarded at Lewis University, 80% were women (4) and 20% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing doctoral degree recipients at Lewis University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 4 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
Minority students account for 20% of Nursing doctoral degree recipients at Lewis University, below the national average of 42%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Lewis University
The Nursing program at Lewis University offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 81 |
| Nursing Administration | 118 |
| Adult Health Nursing | 1 |
| Family Practice Nursing | 1 |
| Mental Health Nursing | 7 |
| Critical Care Nursing | 4 |
| Nursing Practice | 5 |
Top-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Those who complete Nursing program at Lewis University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the top-paying 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.