by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how NIU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in nursing.
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The bachelor's program at NIU was ranked #564 on College Factual's Best Schools for nursing list. It is also ranked #26 in Illinois.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Northern Illinois University handed out 185 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is an increase of 16% over the previous year when 159 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 27 students received their master’s degree in nursing from NIU. This makes it the #313 most popular school for nursing master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 4 students received their doctoral degrees in nursing in 2021, making the school the #306 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of nursing students who receive their bachelor's degree at NIU is $61,111. This is less than $62,880, which is the national median of all nursing majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
Graduates of the master's nursing program at NIU make a median salary of $95,047. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all nursing graduates with a master's is $94,353.
While getting their bachelor's degree at NIU, nursing students borrow a median amount of $31,000 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $27,000 for all nursing majors across the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at Northern Illinois University.
The nursing program at NIU awarded 185 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 16% of these degrees went to men with the other 84% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at NIU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 61% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Illinois University with a bachelor's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 19 |
| Black or African American | 18 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 29 |
| White | 112 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 5 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 27 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in nursing from NIU. About 11% were men and 89% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 81% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Illinois University with a master's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Health/Medical Prep Programs | 164 |
| Dietetics & Clinical Nutrition Services | 65 |
| Public Health | 62 |
| Communication Sciences | 60 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 30 |
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