Nursing at University of St Francis
If you plan to study Nursing, take a look at what University of St Francis. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of St Francis is in Joliet, IL.
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Online Class Availability at University of St Francis
Many students take online classes at University of St Francis. Of 3,074 students, 1,500 (49%) studied exclusively online and 890 (29%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at University of St Francis
These rankings give you a sense of how University of St Francis’s Nursing program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #10 of 78 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #29 of 310 |
| Best Value | Illinois | #50 of 71 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #156 of 295 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #406 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1064 of 1,878 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #10 of 78 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #29 of 310 |
| Best Value | Illinois | #50 of 71 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #156 of 295 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #406 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1064 of 1,878 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #10 of 78 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #29 of 310 |
| Best Value | Illinois | #50 of 71 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #156 of 295 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #406 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1064 of 1,878 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from University of St Francis
Those who finish University of St Francis’s Nursing program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $80,406 |
| 2 years | $76,237 |
| 3 years | $77,930 |
| 4 years | $85,042 |
| 5 years | $108,033 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Nursing graduates from University of St Francis report median earnings of $85,042, compared with $79,341 for all University of St Francis graduates — about 7% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Nursing graduates from University of St Francis stands at $30,700.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at University of St Francis
The Nursing program at University of St Francis breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 129 |
| Nursing Administration | 4 |
| Family Practice Nursing | 1 |
| Mental Health Nursing | 19 |
| Nursing Practice | 1 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Graduates of the Nursing program at University of St Francis go on to a range of careers. 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.