Nursing at Rend Lake College
If you are interested in studying Nursing, consider the program at Rend Lake College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Rend Lake College is in Ina, IL.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 49 nursing degrees were granted at Rend Lake College.
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Studying Online at Rend Lake College
Distance learning is available at Rend Lake College. Of 2,015 students, 205 (10%) studied exclusively online and 814 (40%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Rend Lake College
These rankings give you a sense of how Rend Lake College’s Nursing program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Illinois | #29 of 71 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #42 of 78 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #57 of 295 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #111 of 310 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #411 of 1,878 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #873 of 1,918 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Rend Lake College
Students who complete Rend Lake College’s Nursing program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $53,704 |
| 2 years | $53,108 |
| 3 years | $52,735 |
| 4 years | $55,761 |
| 5 years | $75,551 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Nursing graduates from Rend Lake College earn a median of $55,761, compared with $33,857 for all Rend Lake College graduates — about 65% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Nursing graduates from Rend Lake College comes in at $11,875.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Nursing graduates at Rend Lake College, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Nursing graduates at Rend Lake College are 90% women (44) and 10% men (5).
Nursing Associate’s Program at Rend Lake College
Of the 49 associate’s nursing graduates at Rend Lake College, 90% were women (44) and 10% were men (5).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Rend Lake College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 44 |
| Black / African American | 5 |
Minority students account for 10% of Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Rend Lake College, below 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 Rend Lake College
The Nursing program at Rend Lake College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 49 |
Top-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Those who complete Nursing program at Rend Lake College pursue many career paths. Below are the best-paid 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.