Registered Nursing at Northern Illinois University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Registered Nursing, consider the program at Northern Illinois University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Northern Illinois University is in Dekalb, IL.
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Studying Online at Northern Illinois University
Many students take online classes at Northern Illinois University. Among 15,414 students, 2,197 (14%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 7,937 (51%) took at least some classes online.
Registered Nursing Rankings at Northern Illinois University
These rankings give you a sense of how Northern Illinois University’s Registered Nursing program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #13 of 77 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #35 of 306 |
| Best Value | Illinois | #44 of 71 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #120 of 292 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #414 of 1,861 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #827 of 1,843 |
Top-Paying Careers for Registered Nursing Graduates
Students who finish Registered Nursing program at Northern Illinois University go on to a range of careers. Below are the highest-paying careers for Registered Nursing majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| 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
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