Nursing at Rasmussen University-Illinois
If you plan to study Nursing, consider the program at Rasmussen University-Illinois. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Rasmussen University-Illinois is in Rockford, IL.
During the most recent reporting year, 691 nursing graduations were recorded at Rasmussen University-Illinois.
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Online & Distance Learning at Rasmussen University-Illinois
Distance learning is available at Rasmussen University-Illinois. Among 1,145 students, 331 (29%) studied exclusively online and 155 (14%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Rasmussen University-Illinois
These rankings give you a sense of how Rasmussen University-Illinois’s Nursing program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #46 of 78 |
| Best Value | Illinois | #58 of 71 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #122 of 310 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #188 of 295 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #920 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1229 of 1,878 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Rasmussen University-Illinois
Graduates of Rasmussen University-Illinois’s Nursing program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $58,266 |
| 2 years | $56,886 |
| 3 years | $60,421 |
| 4 years | $67,872 |
| 5 years | $75,988 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Nursing graduates from Rasmussen University-Illinois earn a median of $67,872, compared with $65,606 for all Rasmussen University-Illinois graduates — about 3% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Nursing graduates from Rasmussen University-Illinois stands at $34,866.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Nursing graduates at Rasmussen University-Illinois, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Nursing graduates at Rasmussen University-Illinois are 90% women (623) and 10% men (68).
Nursing Associate’s Program at Rasmussen University-Illinois
Of the 691 associate’s nursing degrees awarded at Rasmussen University-Illinois, 90% were women (623) and 10% were men (68).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Rasmussen University-Illinois.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 114 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 78 |
| Black / African American | 363 |
| Asian | 23 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 4 |
| Two or More Races | 17 |
| Unknown | 92 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 70% of Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Rasmussen University-Illinois, above 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 Rasmussen University-Illinois
The Nursing program at Rasmussen University-Illinois breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 691 |
Top-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Students who finish Nursing program at Rasmussen University-Illinois work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Nursing graduates, 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.