by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at UIC. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #2 out of 36 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates UIC among the top schools in the country for nursing, ranked #125 out of 1,956 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Schools | 125 of 1,956 |
| Best Nursing Schools in Illinois | 2 of 80 |
| Best Nursing Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 5 of 296 |
The table below lists every degree level available for nursing at UIC, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 367 |
| Master’s | 98 |
| Doctoral | 12 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Illinois Chicago conferred 367 bachelor’s degrees in nursing.
UIC is in the top 5% of the country for nursing at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #2 out of 36 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Illinois | 2 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 6 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 103 |
Nursing graduates with a bachelor’s degree from UIC report a median salary of $82,329 a year. This is higher than $73,881, the median for all majors at UIC.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at UIC, nursing students accumulate a median of $20,500 in student loans. This is above $20,119, the typical median for all majors at UIC.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,776 | $28,849 |
| Fees | $3,160 | $3,160 |
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Among recent graduates, 20% of nursing bachelor’s degrees went to men and 80% went to women.
The largest share of nursing bachelor’s degree graduates at UIC are White. Approximately 34% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Illinois Chicago with a bachelor’s in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 60 |
| Black or African American | 47 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 99 |
| White | 123 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 10 |
| Other Races | 28 |
UIC conferred 367 bachelor’s completions in registered nursing/registered nurse in the most recent reporting year — 80% to women and 20% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (34%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at UIC. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Nursing | 98 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Nursing | 12 |
