Nursing at Eastern Illinois University
If you plan to study Nursing, consider the program at Eastern Illinois University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Eastern Illinois University is located in Charleston, IL.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 57 nursing degrees were granted at Eastern Illinois University.
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Online & Distance Learning at Eastern Illinois University
Online coursework is an option at Eastern Illinois University. Among 8,505 students, 1,283 (15%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,051 (24%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Eastern Illinois University
Rankings can help you compare Eastern Illinois University’s Nursing program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #20 of 78 |
| Best Value | Illinois | #47 of 71 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #54 of 310 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #133 of 295 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #542 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #940 of 1,878 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Eastern Illinois University
Students who complete Eastern 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 | $59,362 |
| 2 years | $70,176 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Nursing graduates at Eastern Illinois University, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Nursing graduates at Eastern Illinois University are 95% women (54) and 5% men (3).
Nursing Bachelor’s Program at Eastern Illinois University
Among the 57 bachelor’s nursing degrees awarded at Eastern Illinois University, 95% were women (54) and 5% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Eastern Illinois University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 40 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| Unknown | 9 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 14% of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Eastern Illinois University, below the national average of 43%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Eastern Illinois University
The Nursing program at Eastern Illinois University offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 57 |
Best-Paid Careers for Nursing Graduates
Those who complete Nursing program at Eastern Illinois University work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Nursing majors, 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.