Nursing at Kishwaukee College
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Kishwaukee College is located in Malta, IL.
During the most recent reporting year, 45 nursing degrees were granted at Kishwaukee College.
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Studying Online at Kishwaukee College
Distance learning is available at Kishwaukee College. Of 2,969 students, 485 (16%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 976 (33%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Kishwaukee College
Use these rankings to compare Kishwaukee College’s Nursing program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Illinois | #23 of 71 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #28 of 78 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #38 of 295 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #73 of 310 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #291 of 1,878 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #662 of 1,918 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Kishwaukee College
Those who finish Kishwaukee College’s Nursing program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $60,263 |
| 2 years | $63,005 |
| 3 years | $65,281 |
| 4 years | $68,641 |
| 5 years | $76,831 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Nursing graduates from Kishwaukee College earn a median of $68,641, compared with $38,979 for all Kishwaukee College graduates — about 76% higher than the school-wide median.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Nursing graduates at Kishwaukee College, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Nursing graduates at Kishwaukee College are 89% women (40) and 11% men (5).
Nursing Associate’s Program at Kishwaukee College
Among the 45 associate’s nursing degrees awarded at Kishwaukee College, 89% were women (40) and 11% were men (5).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Kishwaukee College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 23 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 15 |
| Black / African American | 5 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 49% of Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Kishwaukee College, higher than the national average of 44%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Kishwaukee College
The Nursing program at Kishwaukee College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 45 |
Top-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Students who finish Nursing program at Kishwaukee College pursue many career paths. Below are the highest-paying 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.