Nursing at McKendree University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Nursing, you may want to check out the program at McKendree University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
McKendree University sits in Lebanon, IL.
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Online Class Availability at McKendree University
Online coursework is an option at McKendree University. Among 2,392 students, 891 (37%) studied exclusively online and 994 (42%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at McKendree University
Use these rankings to compare McKendree University’s Nursing program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #54 of 78 |
| Best Value | Illinois | #67 of 71 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #150 of 310 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #251 of 295 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1070 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1538 of 1,878 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #54 of 78 |
| Best Value | Illinois | #67 of 71 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #150 of 310 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #251 of 295 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1070 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1538 of 1,878 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #54 of 78 |
| Best Value | Illinois | #67 of 71 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #150 of 310 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #251 of 295 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1070 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1538 of 1,878 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from McKendree University
Graduates of McKendree University’s Nursing program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $66,549 |
| 2 years | $73,689 |
| 3 years | $80,937 |
| 4 years | $89,373 |
| 5 years | $99,931 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Nursing graduates from McKendree University take home a median $89,373, compared with $64,231 for all McKendree University graduates — about 39% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Nursing graduates from McKendree University stands at $26,534.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at McKendree University
This Nursing program at McKendree University offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 96 |
| Nursing Administration | 5 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Those who complete Nursing program at McKendree University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the top-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.