Nursing at Morton College
If you are interested in studying Nursing, consider the program at Morton College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Morton College sits in Cicero, IL.
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Online Class Availability at Morton College
Distance learning is available at Morton College. Of 3,562 students, 18 (1%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 393 (11%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Morton College
Use these rankings to compare Morton College’s Nursing program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Illinois | #26 of 71 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #60 of 78 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #62 of 295 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #174 of 310 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #431 of 1,878 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1195 of 1,918 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Morton College
Graduates of Morton College’s Nursing program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $53,057 |
| 2 years | $57,995 |
| 3 years | $59,228 |
| 4 years | $72,449 |
| 5 years | $83,366 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Nursing graduates from Morton College take home a median $72,449, compared with $42,328 for all Morton College graduates — about 71% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Nursing graduates from Morton College comes in at $11,702.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Morton College
This Nursing program at Morton College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 29 |
Best-Paid Careers for Nursing Graduates
Graduates of the Nursing program at Morton College pursue many career paths. Below are the best-paid 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
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