Registered Nursing at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
If you plan to study Registered Nursing, take a look at what Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. Get started with the following essential facts.
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is in Edwardsville, IL.
During the most recent reporting year, 331 registered nursing degrees were granted at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.
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Studying Online at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Many students take online classes at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. Among 11,893 students, 1,999 (17%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,314 (28%) took at least some classes online.
Registered Nursing Rankings at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Use these rankings to compare Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Registered Nursing program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #5 of 77 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #12 of 306 |
| Best Value | Illinois | #45 of 71 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #119 of 292 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #244 of 1,861 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #841 of 1,843 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Registered Nursing graduates at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, by degree type.
Program-wide, Registered Nursing graduates at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville are 86% women (284) and 14% men (47).
Registered Nursing Bachelor’s Program at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Among the 331 bachelor’s registered nursing degrees awarded at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, 86% were women (284) and 14% were men (47).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Registered Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 253 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 25 |
| Black / African American | 31 |
| Asian | 12 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 6 |
| International (Nonresident) | 3 |
Minority students account for 23% of Registered Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, lower 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.
Best-Paid Careers for Registered Nursing Graduates
Students who finish Registered Nursing program at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville work across a variety of fields. Below are the top-paying 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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