Below are the key facts about this program at CSU. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level. Its best result is a rank of #35 out of 36 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, CSU highly for nursing, ranked #1,732 out of 1,956 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Schools | 1,732 of 1,956 |
| Best Nursing Schools in Illinois | 78 of 80 |
| Best Nursing Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 262 of 296 |
Here is each degree level available for nursing at CSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 16 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Chicago State University conferred 16 bachelor’s degrees in nursing.
CSU holds a strong position among schools offering nursing at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #35 out of 36 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Illinois | 35 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 155 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 961 |
Nursing majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from CSU report a median salary of $81,928 a year. This is above $58,753, the median for all majors at CSU.
To complete a bachelor’s at CSU, nursing students accumulate a median of $51,937 in student loans. This is above $43,322, the typical median for all majors at CSU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,488 | $8,040 |
| Fees | $4,714 | $4,717 |
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Among recent graduates, 25% of nursing bachelor’s degrees went to men and 75% went to women.
The largest share of nursing bachelor’s degree graduates at CSU are Black or African American. Approximately 75% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Chicago State University with a bachelor’s in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
CSU conferred 16 bachelor’s degrees in registered nursing/registered nurse in the most recent reporting year — 75% to women and 25% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Black or African American (75%).
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