Nursing at Aurora University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Nursing, you may want to check out the program at Aurora University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Aurora University is located in Aurora, IL.
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Studying Online at Aurora University
Many students take online classes at Aurora University. Among 5,923 students, 1,827 (31%) studied exclusively online and 802 (14%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Aurora University
Rankings can help you compare Aurora University’s Nursing program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #23 of 78 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #59 of 310 |
| Best Value | Illinois | #59 of 71 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #190 of 295 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #563 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1230 of 1,878 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Aurora University
Graduates of Aurora University’s Nursing program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $63,536 |
| 2 years | $62,661 |
| 3 years | $64,344 |
| 4 years | $69,679 |
| 5 years | $80,026 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Nursing graduates from Aurora University report median earnings of $69,679, compared with $56,326 for all Aurora University graduates — about 24% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Nursing graduates from Aurora University comes in at $26,000.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Aurora University
This Nursing program at Aurora University includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 192 |
Top-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Students who finish Nursing program at Aurora University work across a variety of fields. Here are the highest-paying 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.