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Nursing at Western Illinois University

If you plan to study Nursing, take a look at what Western Illinois University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Western Illinois University sits in Macomb, IL.

Studying Online at Western Illinois University

Many students take online classes at Western Illinois University. Of 6,332 students, 1,607 (25%) studied exclusively online and 2,917 (46%) took at least some classes online.

Nursing Rankings at Western Illinois University

These rankings give you a sense of how Western Illinois University’s Nursing program to other colleges that offer this major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Illinois #29 of 78
Best Value Illinois #41 of 71
Best Schools (Quality) Great Lakes (Region) #74 of 310
Best Value Great Lakes (Region) #106 of 295
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #675 of 1,918
Best Value Nationwide #771 of 1,878

Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Western Illinois University

Students who complete Western Illinois University’s Nursing program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Nursing at Western Illinois University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $60,966
2 years $58,334
3 years $63,350
4 years $67,859
5 years $80,342

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Nursing graduates from Western Illinois University report median earnings of $67,859, compared with $53,962 for all Western Illinois University graduates — about 26% higher than the school-wide median.

Nursing earnings compared with all majors at Western Illinois University

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Nursing graduates from Western Illinois University comes in at $23,750.

More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Western Illinois University

The Nursing program at Western Illinois University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
Registered Nursing 39

Best-Paid Careers for Nursing Graduates

Those who complete Nursing program at Western Illinois University work across a variety of fields. Below are 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

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