Nursing at Northern Illinois University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Nursing, consider the program at Northern Illinois University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Northern Illinois University is located in Dekalb, IL.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 163 nursing degrees were granted at Northern Illinois University.
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Online Class Availability at Northern Illinois University
Distance learning is available at Northern Illinois University. Of 15,414 students, 2,197 (14%) studied exclusively online and 7,937 (51%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Northern Illinois University
Use these rankings to compare Northern Illinois University’s Nursing program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #13 of 78 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #35 of 310 |
| Best Value | Illinois | #45 of 71 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #120 of 295 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #436 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #835 of 1,878 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #13 of 78 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #35 of 310 |
| Best Value | Illinois | #45 of 71 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #120 of 295 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #436 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #835 of 1,878 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Northern Illinois University
Those who finish Northern Illinois 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 | $68,581 |
| 2 years | $70,986 |
| 3 years | $77,205 |
| 4 years | $78,795 |
| 5 years | $101,381 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Nursing graduates from Northern Illinois University report median earnings of $78,795, compared with $63,103 for all Northern Illinois University graduates — about 25% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Nursing graduates from Northern Illinois University stands at $31,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Nursing graduates at Northern Illinois University, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Nursing graduates at Northern Illinois University are 83% women (135) and 17% men (28).
Nursing Bachelor’s Program at Northern Illinois University
Among the 124 bachelor’s nursing graduates at Northern Illinois University, 83% were women (103) and 17% were men (21).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Northern Illinois University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 58 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 18 |
| Black / African American | 25 |
| Asian | 17 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 4 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 52% of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Northern Illinois University, above the national average of 43%.*
Nursing Master’s Program at Northern Illinois University
Among the 35 master’s nursing degrees awarded at Northern Illinois University, 80% were women (28) and 20% were men (7).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing master’s degree recipients at Northern Illinois University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 26 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 8 |
| Asian | 1 |
Minority students account for 26% of Nursing master’s degree recipients at Northern Illinois University, below 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 Northern Illinois University
This Nursing program at Northern Illinois University breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 124 |
| Nursing Science | 35 |
| Nursing Practice | 4 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Students who finish Nursing program at Northern Illinois University go on to a range of careers. Here are 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
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