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Nursing at Lewis University

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.

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):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Nursing at Lewis University
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.

Nursing earnings compared with all majors at Lewis University

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).

Lewis University gender breakdown of Nursing Bachelor's degree recipients

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
Racial-ethnic diversity of Nursing majors at Lewis University

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).

Lewis University gender breakdown of Nursing Master's degree recipients

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
Racial-ethnic diversity of Nursing majors at Lewis University

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).

Lewis University gender breakdown of Nursing Doctoral degree recipients

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
Racial-ethnic diversity of Nursing majors at Lewis University

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

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