Nursing Science at Northern Illinois University
If you are interested in studying Nursing Science, 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.
During the most recent reporting year, 35 nursing science degrees were granted at Northern Illinois University.
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Studying Online at Northern Illinois University
Many students take online classes at Northern Illinois University. Of 15,414 students, 2,197 (14%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 7,937 (51%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Science Rankings at Northern Illinois University
Rankings can help you compare Northern Illinois University’s Nursing Science program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #3 of 7 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #3 of 7 |
| Best Value | Illinois | #4 of 9 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #5 of 21 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #22 of 142 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #34 of 55 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Nursing Science graduates at Northern Illinois University, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Nursing Science graduates at Northern Illinois University are 80% women (28) and 20% men (7).
Nursing Science Master’s Program at Northern Illinois University
Of the 35 master’s nursing science graduates at Northern Illinois University, 80% were women (28) and 20% were men (7).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing Science master’s degree recipients at Northern Illinois University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 26 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 8 |
| Asian | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 26% of Nursing Science master’s degree recipients at Northern Illinois 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
Students who finish Nursing Science program at Northern Illinois University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the top-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.