Registered Nursing at Western Illinois University
If you are interested in studying Registered Nursing, take a look at what Western Illinois University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Western Illinois University is in Macomb, IL.
During the most recent reporting year, 39 registered nursing degrees were granted at Western Illinois University.
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Online Class Availability at Western Illinois University
Online coursework is an option at Western Illinois University. Among 6,332 students, 1,607 (25%) studied exclusively online and 2,917 (46%) took at least some classes online.
Registered Nursing Rankings at Western Illinois University
Rankings can help you compare Western Illinois University’s Registered Nursing program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #29 of 77 |
| Best Value | Illinois | #41 of 71 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #74 of 306 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #106 of 292 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #648 of 1,861 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #764 of 1,843 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Registered Nursing graduates at Western Illinois University, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Registered Nursing graduates at Western Illinois University are 82% women (32) and 18% men (7).
Registered Nursing Bachelor’s Program at Western Illinois University
Among the 39 bachelor’s registered nursing graduates at Western Illinois University, 82% were women (32) and 18% were men (7).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Registered Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Western Illinois University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 21 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 7 |
| Black / African American | 5 |
| Asian | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 5 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 33% of Registered Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Western Illinois University, 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.
Highest-Paying Careers for Registered Nursing Graduates
Graduates of the Registered Nursing program at Western Illinois University pursue many career paths. Here 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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