Nursing Science at Northern Illinois University
If you are interested in studying Nursing Science, consider the program at Northern Illinois University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Northern Illinois University is located in Dekalb, IL.
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Studying Online at Northern Illinois University
Many students take online classes at Northern Illinois University. Of 15,414 students, 2,197 (14%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 7,937 (51%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Science Rankings at Northern Illinois University
Rankings can help you compare Northern Illinois University’s Nursing Science program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #3 of 7 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #3 of 7 |
| Best Value | Illinois | #4 of 9 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #5 of 21 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #22 of 142 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #34 of 55 |
Best-Paid Careers for Nursing Science Graduates
Students who finish Nursing Science program at Northern Illinois University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Nursing Science graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Nurse Practitioners | $147,651 |
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Registered Nurses | $105,741 |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,718 |
| Critical Care Nurses | $65,103 |
| Acute Care Nurses | $56,247 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialists | $52,889 |
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.