Nursing at Chicago State University
If you plan to study Nursing, take a look at what Chicago State University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Chicago State University is in Chicago, IL.
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Online & Distance Learning at Chicago State University
Distance learning is available at Chicago State University. Among 2,238 students, 366 (16%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 966 (43%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Chicago State University
These rankings give you a sense of how Chicago State University’s Nursing program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Illinois | #46 of 71 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #71 of 78 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #122 of 295 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #255 of 310 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #857 of 1,878 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1645 of 1,918 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Chicago State University
Those who finish Chicago State 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 | $63,393 |
| 2 years | $61,814 |
| 3 years | $69,196 |
| 4 years | $81,928 |
| 5 years | $94,672 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Nursing graduates from Chicago State University report median earnings of $81,928, compared with $58,753 for all Chicago State University graduates — about 39% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Nursing graduates from Chicago State University is $51,937.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Chicago State University
The Nursing program at Chicago State University breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 16 |
Top-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Graduates of the Nursing program at Chicago State University go on to a range of careers. Below 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
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