by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at SIUE. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #6 out of 36 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, SIUE among the top schools in the country for nursing, ranked #274 out of 1,956 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Schools | 274 of 1,956 |
| Best Nursing Schools in Illinois | 5 of 80 |
| Best Nursing Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 12 of 296 |
Here is each degree level offered in nursing at SIUE, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 331 |
| Master’s | 16 |
| Doctoral | 77 |
| Professional Certificate | 11 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville conferred 331 bachelor’s degrees in nursing.
SIUE ranks competitively among schools offering nursing at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #6 out of 36 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Illinois | 6 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 13 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 223 |
Nursing majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from SIUE go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $71,615 a year. This is higher than $71,140, the median for all majors at SIUE.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at SIUE, nursing graduates take on a median debt of $23,043 in student loans. This is lower than $24,064, the typical median for all majors at SIUE.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,123 | $8,918 |
| Fees | $3,174 | $3,174 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 14% of nursing bachelor’s degrees went to men and 86% went to women.
The majority of nursing bachelor’s degree graduates at SIUE are White. About 76% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville with a bachelor’s in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 12 |
| Black or African American | 31 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 25 |
| White | 253 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 7 |
SIUE awarded 331 bachelor’s completions in registered nursing/registered nurse in the latest year of data — 86% to women and 14% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (76%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at SIUE. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Nursing | 16 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Nursing | 77 |
| Professional Certificate Degrees in Nursing | 11 |
