Registered Nursing at Southwestern Illinois College
If you plan to study Registered Nursing, you may want to check out the program at Southwestern Illinois College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Southwestern Illinois College is located in Belleville, IL.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 86 registered nursing graduations were recorded at Southwestern Illinois College.
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Online Class Availability at Southwestern Illinois College
Online coursework is an option at Southwestern Illinois College. Of 8,492 students, 1,276 (15%) studied exclusively online and 2,280 (27%) took at least some classes online.
Registered Nursing Rankings at Southwestern Illinois College
These rankings give you a sense of how Southwestern Illinois College’s Registered Nursing program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #19 of 77 |
| Best Value | Illinois | #24 of 71 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #40 of 292 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #53 of 306 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #333 of 1,843 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #515 of 1,861 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Registered Nursing graduates at Southwestern Illinois College, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Registered Nursing graduates at Southwestern Illinois College are 81% women (70) and 19% men (16).
Registered Nursing Associate’s Program at Southwestern Illinois College
Among the 86 associate’s registered nursing degrees awarded at Southwestern Illinois College, 81% were women (70) and 19% were men (16).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Registered Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Southwestern Illinois College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 56 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 11 |
| Black / African American | 9 |
| Asian | 3 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 4 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 33% of Registered Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Southwestern Illinois College, below 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
Graduates of the Registered Nursing program at Southwestern Illinois College pursue many career paths. Below are the best-paid 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.