Nursing at Lewis University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Nursing, take a look at what Lewis University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Lewis University is in Romeoville, IL.
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Online Class Availability at Lewis University
Distance learning is available at Lewis University. Of 7,011 students, 1,357 (19%) studied exclusively online and 3,662 (52%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Lewis University
Rankings can help you compare Lewis University’s Nursing program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #4 of 78 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #11 of 310 |
| Best Value | Illinois | #54 of 71 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #182 of 295 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #230 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1154 of 1,878 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #4 of 78 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #11 of 310 |
| Best Value | Illinois | #54 of 71 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #182 of 295 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #230 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1154 of 1,878 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #4 of 78 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #11 of 310 |
| Best Value | Illinois | #54 of 71 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #182 of 295 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #230 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1154 of 1,878 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Lewis University
Those who finish Lewis University’s Nursing program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $80,475 |
| 2 years | $87,665 |
| 3 years | $86,889 |
| 4 years | $94,456 |
| 5 years | $108,491 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Nursing graduates from Lewis University earn a median of $94,456, compared with $72,125 for all Lewis University graduates — about 31% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Nursing graduates from Lewis University is $27,000.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Lewis University
The Nursing program at Lewis University offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 81 |
| Nursing Administration | 118 |
| Adult Health Nursing | 1 |
| Family Practice Nursing | 1 |
| Mental Health Nursing | 7 |
| Critical Care Nursing | 4 |
| Nursing Practice | 5 |
Top-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Those who complete Nursing program at Lewis University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Nursing graduates, 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.