Registered Nursing at Northern Illinois University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Registered Nursing, consider the program at Northern Illinois University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Northern Illinois University is in Dekalb, IL.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 124 registered nursing graduations were recorded at Northern Illinois University.
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Studying Online at Northern Illinois University
Many students take online classes at Northern Illinois University. Among 15,414 students, 2,197 (14%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 7,937 (51%) took at least some classes online.
Registered Nursing Rankings at Northern Illinois University
These rankings give you a sense of how Northern Illinois University’s Registered Nursing program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #13 of 77 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #35 of 306 |
| Best Value | Illinois | #44 of 71 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #120 of 292 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #414 of 1,861 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #827 of 1,843 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Registered Nursing graduates at Northern Illinois University, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Registered Nursing graduates at Northern Illinois University are 83% women (103) and 17% men (21).
Registered Nursing Bachelor’s Program at Northern Illinois University
Among the 124 bachelor’s registered nursing graduates at Northern Illinois University, 83% were women (103) and 17% were men (21).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Registered Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Northern Illinois University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 58 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 18 |
| Black / African American | 25 |
| Asian | 17 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 4 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 52% of Registered Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Northern Illinois University, higher than the national average of 43%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Top-Paying Careers for Registered Nursing Graduates
Students who finish Registered Nursing program at Northern Illinois University go on to a range of careers. Below are the highest-paying careers for Registered Nursing majors, 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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