by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Illinois State University. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #3 out of 36 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Illinois State University as a strong choice for nursing, coming in at #176 out of 1,956 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Schools | 176 of 1,956 |
| Best Nursing Schools in Illinois | 3 of 80 |
| Best Nursing Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 8 of 296 |
Here is each degree level granted in nursing at Illinois State University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 228 |
| Master’s | 25 |
| Graduate Certificate | 77 |
| Professional Certificate | 6 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Illinois State University handed out 228 bachelor’s degrees in nursing.
Illinois State University is in the top 15% of the country for nursing at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #3 out of 36 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Illinois | 3 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 8 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 143 |
Nursing majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Illinois State University report a median salary of $76,566 a year. This is above $58,604, the median for all majors at Illinois State University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Illinois State University, nursing graduates take on a median debt of $23,075 in student loans. This is above $21,895, the typical median for all majors at Illinois State University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,524 | $22,863 |
| Fees | $3,195 | $3,195 |
Learn more about Illinois State University tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 18% of nursing bachelor’s degrees went to men and 82% went to women.
The largest share of nursing bachelor’s degree graduates at Illinois State University were White. Roughly 72% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Illinois State University with a bachelor’s in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 15 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 24 |
| White | 165 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 15 |
Illinois State University conferred 228 bachelor’s degrees in registered nursing/registered nurse in the most recent reporting year — 82% to women and 18% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (72%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Illinois State University. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Nursing | 25 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Nursing | 77 |
| Professional Certificate Degrees in Nursing | 6 |
