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Nursing at Eastern Illinois University

If you plan to study Nursing, consider the program at Eastern Illinois University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Eastern Illinois University is located in Charleston, IL.

Online & Distance Learning at Eastern Illinois University

Online coursework is an option at Eastern Illinois University. Among 8,505 students, 1,283 (15%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,051 (24%) took at least some classes online.

Nursing Rankings at Eastern Illinois University

Rankings can help you compare Eastern Illinois University’s Nursing program to other colleges that offer this major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Illinois #20 of 78
Best Value Illinois #47 of 71
Best Schools (Quality) Great Lakes (Region) #54 of 310
Best Value Great Lakes (Region) #133 of 295
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #542 of 1,918
Best Value Nationwide #940 of 1,878

Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Eastern Illinois University

Students who complete Eastern Illinois University’s Nursing program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Nursing at Eastern Illinois University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $59,362
2 years $70,176

More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Eastern Illinois University

The Nursing program at Eastern Illinois University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
Registered Nursing 57

Best-Paid Careers for Nursing Graduates

Those who complete Nursing program at Eastern Illinois University work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the best-paid 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

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