Nursing at Southwestern Illinois College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Nursing, you may want to check out the program at Southwestern Illinois College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Southwestern Illinois College is located in Belleville, IL.
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Online & Distance Learning at Southwestern Illinois College
Distance learning is available at Southwestern Illinois College. Among 8,492 students, 1,276 (15%) studied exclusively online and 2,280 (27%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Southwestern Illinois College
Rankings can help you compare Southwestern Illinois College’s Nursing program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #19 of 78 |
| Best Value | Illinois | #24 of 71 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #40 of 295 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #53 of 310 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #332 of 1,878 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #540 of 1,918 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Southwestern Illinois College
Those who finish Southwestern Illinois 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 | $52,365 |
| 2 years | $53,608 |
| 3 years | $61,309 |
| 4 years | $65,637 |
| 5 years | $70,117 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Nursing graduates from Southwestern Illinois College report median earnings of $65,637, compared with $40,756 for all Southwestern Illinois College graduates — about 61% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Nursing graduates from Southwestern Illinois College stands at $14,615.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Southwestern Illinois College
The Nursing program at Southwestern Illinois College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 86 |
Best-Paid Careers for Nursing Graduates
Those who complete Nursing program at Southwestern Illinois College go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks 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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