by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Aurora University. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level. It ranks as high as #12 out of 36 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Aurora University among the top schools in the country for nursing, ranked #465 out of 1,956 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Schools | 465 of 1,956 |
| Best Nursing Schools in Illinois | 13 of 80 |
| Best Nursing Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 34 of 296 |
The following degree levels are available for nursing at Aurora University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 192 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Aurora University conferred 192 bachelor’s degrees in nursing.
Aurora University is a solid choice among schools offering nursing at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #12 out of 36 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Illinois | 12 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 29 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 335 |
Nursing students who finish a bachelor’s at Aurora University report a median salary of $69,679 a year. This is above $56,326, the median for all majors at Aurora University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Aurora University, nursing students borrow a median amount of $26,000 in student loans. This is higher than $24,507, the typical median for all majors at Aurora University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $26,400 | $28,800 |
| Fees | $370 | $370 |
Read more about Aurora University tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 15% of nursing bachelor’s degrees went to men and 85% went to women.
The majority of nursing bachelor’s degree graduates at Aurora University are Hispanic or Latino. About 43% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Aurora University with a bachelor’s in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 16 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 82 |
| White | 74 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 16 |
Aurora University granted 192 bachelor’s completions in registered nursing/registered nurse recently — 85% to women and 15% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Hispanic or Latino (43%).
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