by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how BRCN ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in nursing.
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The bachelor's program at BRCN was ranked #837 on College Factual's Best Schools for nursing list. It is also ranked #35 in Illinois.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Blessing Rieman College of Nursing and Health Sciences handed out 61 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is a decrease of 33% over the previous year when 91 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 7 students received their master’s degree in nursing from BRCN. This makes it the #499 most popular school for nursing master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of nursing students who receive their bachelor's degree at BRCN is $59,379. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $62,880 for all nursing students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at BRCN, nursing students borrow a median amount of $25,571 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all nursing bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $27,000.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at Blessing Rieman College of Nursing and Health Sciences.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 61 nursing majors earned their bachelor's degree from BRCN. Of these graduates, 11% were men and 89% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 98% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Blessing Rieman College of Nursing and Health Sciences with a bachelor's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 60 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 7 nursing majors earned their master's degree from BRCN. Of these graduates, 14% were men and 86% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at BRCN are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 71% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Blessing Rieman College of Nursing and Health Sciences with a master's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Allied Health Professions | 7 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science | 6 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 4 |
