Nursing at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
If you are interested in studying Nursing, take a look at what Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. Get started with the following essential facts.
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is located in Edwardsville, IL.
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Studying Online at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Distance learning is available at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. Of 11,893 students, 1,999 (17%) studied exclusively online and 3,314 (28%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Rankings can help you compare Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Nursing program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #5 of 78 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #12 of 310 |
| Best Value | Illinois | #44 of 71 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #119 of 295 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #256 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #848 of 1,878 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #5 of 78 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #12 of 310 |
| Best Value | Illinois | #44 of 71 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #119 of 295 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #256 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #848 of 1,878 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #5 of 78 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #12 of 310 |
| Best Value | Illinois | #44 of 71 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #119 of 295 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #256 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #848 of 1,878 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Students who complete Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’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 | $60,210 |
| 2 years | $61,120 |
| 3 years | $62,244 |
| 4 years | $71,615 |
| 5 years | $91,134 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Nursing graduates from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville earn a median of $71,615, compared with $71,140 for all Southern Illinois University Edwardsville graduates — about 1% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Nursing graduates from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville stands at $23,043.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
The Nursing program at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 331 |
| Nursing Administration | 16 |
| Nursing Practice | 88 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Graduates of the Nursing program at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Nursing graduates, 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.