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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.

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

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