Nursing at North Park University
If you plan to study Nursing, take a look at what North Park University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
North Park University is in Chicago, IL.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 77 nursing degrees were granted at North Park University.
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Online Class Availability at North Park University
Online coursework is an option at North Park University. Among 2,557 students, 335 (13%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 798 (31%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at North Park University
Use these rankings to compare North Park University’s Nursing program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #38 of 78 |
| Best Value | Illinois | #55 of 71 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #99 of 310 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #186 of 295 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #825 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1201 of 1,878 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #38 of 78 |
| Best Value | Illinois | #55 of 71 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #99 of 310 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #186 of 295 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #825 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1201 of 1,878 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from North Park University
Students who complete North Park University’s Nursing program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $73,439 |
| 2 years | $76,285 |
| 3 years | $79,690 |
| 4 years | $87,197 |
| 5 years | $94,481 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Nursing graduates from North Park University earn a median of $87,197, compared with $62,871 for all North Park University graduates — about 39% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Nursing graduates from North Park University comes in at $27,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Nursing graduates at North Park University, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Nursing graduates at North Park University are 87% women (67) and 13% men (10).
Nursing Bachelor’s Program at North Park University
Of the 51 bachelor’s nursing degrees awarded at North Park University, 84% were women (43) and 16% were men (8).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at North Park University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 14 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 19 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 7 |
| Two or More Races | 4 |
| International (Nonresident) | 3 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Minority students account for 63% of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at North Park University, higher than the national average of 43%.*
Nursing Master’s Program at North Park University
Among the 25 master’s nursing graduates at North Park University, 92% were women (23) and 8% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing master’s degree recipients at North Park University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 13 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 8 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 44% of Nursing master’s degree recipients at North Park University, higher 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 North Park University
This Nursing program at North Park University includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 51 |
| Family Practice Nursing | 15 |
| Nursing Science | 10 |
| Nursing Practice | 1 |
Top-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Students who finish Nursing program at North Park 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
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