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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.

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

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