Nursing Science at Benedictine University
If you are interested in studying Nursing Science, you may want to check out the program at Benedictine University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Benedictine University is in Lisle, IL.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 57 nursing science degrees were awarded at Benedictine University.
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Studying Online at Benedictine University
Many students take online classes at Benedictine University. Among 2,917 students, 546 (19%) studied exclusively online and 1,221 (42%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Science Rankings at Benedictine University
Rankings can help you compare Benedictine University’s Nursing Science program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #2 of 7 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #2 of 7 |
| Best Value | Illinois | #7 of 9 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #16 of 21 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #28 of 55 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #103 of 142 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Nursing Science graduates at Benedictine University, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Nursing Science graduates at Benedictine University are 96% women (55) and 4% men (2).
Nursing Science Master’s Program at Benedictine University
Of the 57 master’s nursing science 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 Science 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 |
Minority students account for 25% of Nursing Science master’s degree recipients at Benedictine University, lower than the national average of 38%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Best-Paid Careers for Nursing Science Graduates
Graduates of the Nursing Science program at Benedictine University work across a variety of fields. Below are the highest-paying careers for Nursing Science graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Nurse Practitioners | $147,651 |
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Registered Nurses | $105,741 |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,718 |
| Critical Care Nurses | $65,103 |
| Acute Care Nurses | $56,247 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialists | $52,889 |
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.