Registered Nursing at Prairie State College
If you are interested in studying Registered Nursing, consider the program at Prairie State College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Prairie State College sits in Chicago Heights, IL.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 33 registered nursing graduations were recorded at Prairie State College.
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Online Class Availability at Prairie State College
Many students take online classes at Prairie State College. Of 2,953 students, 416 (14%) studied exclusively online and 841 (28%) took at least some classes online.
Registered Nursing Rankings at Prairie State College
Use these rankings to compare Prairie State College’s Registered Nursing program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Illinois | #16 of 71 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #39 of 292 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #64 of 77 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #209 of 306 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #337 of 1,843 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1392 of 1,861 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Registered Nursing graduates at Prairie State College, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Registered Nursing graduates at Prairie State College are 97% women (32) and 3% men (1).
Registered Nursing Associate’s Program at Prairie State College
Among the 33 associate’s registered nursing degrees awarded at Prairie State College, 97% were women (32) and 3% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Registered Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Prairie State College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 5 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 12 |
| Black / African American | 13 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 82% of Registered Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Prairie State College, above the national average of 43%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Highest-Paying Careers for Registered Nursing Graduates
Those who complete Registered Nursing program at Prairie State College go on to a range of careers. Below are the best-paid 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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