Registered Nursing at Eastern Illinois University
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Eastern Illinois University is located in Charleston, IL.
During the most recent reporting year, 57 registered nursing degrees were granted at Eastern Illinois University.
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Studying Online at Eastern Illinois University
Online coursework is an option at Eastern Illinois University. Among 8,505 students, 1,283 (15%) studied exclusively online and 2,051 (24%) took at least some classes online.
Registered Nursing Rankings at Eastern Illinois University
Use these rankings to compare Eastern Illinois University’s Registered Nursing program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #20 of 77 |
| Best Value | Illinois | #47 of 71 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #54 of 306 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #133 of 292 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #517 of 1,861 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #930 of 1,843 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Registered Nursing graduates at Eastern Illinois University, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Registered Nursing graduates at Eastern Illinois University are 95% women (54) and 5% men (3).
Registered Nursing Bachelor’s Program at Eastern Illinois University
Of the 57 bachelor’s registered 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 Registered 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 |
Minority students account for 14% of Registered 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.
Best-Paid Careers for Registered Nursing Graduates
Graduates of the Registered Nursing program at Eastern Illinois University go on to a range of careers. Below are the top-paying careers for Registered Nursing graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| 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
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