by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Northern Illinois University. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #8 out of 36 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Northern Illinois University highly for nursing, placing at #413 out of 1,956 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Schools | 413 of 1,956 |
| Best Nursing Schools in Illinois | 10 of 80 |
| Best Nursing Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 27 of 296 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in nursing at Northern Illinois University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 124 |
| Master’s | 35 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Northern Illinois University conferred 124 bachelor’s degrees in nursing.
Northern Illinois University holds a strong position among schools offering nursing at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #8 out of 36 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Illinois | 8 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 20 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 271 |
Nursing students who finish a bachelor’s at Northern Illinois University earn a median of $78,795 a year. This is above $63,103, the median for all majors at Northern Illinois University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Northern Illinois University, nursing students accumulate a median of $31,000 in student loans. This is higher than $25,209, the typical median for all majors at Northern Illinois University.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,606 | $10,232 |
| Fees | $2,828 | $2,828 |
Learn more about Northern Illinois University tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 17% of nursing bachelor’s degrees went to men and 83% went to women.
The largest share of nursing bachelor’s degree graduates at Northern Illinois University were White. Roughly 47% of graduates 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 | 17 |
| Black or African American | 25 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18 |
| White | 58 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Northern Illinois University conferred 124 bachelor’s completions in registered nursing/registered nurse in the latest year of data — 83% to women and 17% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (47%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Northern Illinois University. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Nursing | 35 |
