Nursing at Prairie State College
If you are interested in studying Nursing, take a look at what Prairie State College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Prairie State College is in Chicago Heights, IL.
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Online Class Availability at Prairie State College
Many students take online classes at Prairie State College. Of 2,953 students, 416 (14%) studied exclusively online and 841 (28%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Prairie State College
These rankings give you a sense of how Prairie State College’s Nursing program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Illinois | #16 of 71 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #39 of 295 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #65 of 78 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #212 of 310 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #337 of 1,878 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1430 of 1,918 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Prairie State College
Those who finish Prairie State College’s Nursing program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $58,132 |
| 2 years | $56,867 |
| 3 years | $60,449 |
| 4 years | $64,653 |
| 5 years | $74,487 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Nursing graduates from Prairie State College take home a median $64,653, compared with $38,458 for all Prairie State College graduates — about 68% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Nursing graduates from Prairie State College is $24,122.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Prairie State College
This Nursing program at Prairie State College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 33 |
Top-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Graduates of the Nursing program at Prairie State College work across a variety of fields. Below are the highest-paying careers for Nursing majors, 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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