by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how WIU ranks in comparison to other schools with nursing programs.
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The bachelor's program at WIU was ranked #993 on College Factual's Best Schools for nursing list. It is also ranked #42 in Illinois.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Western Illinois University handed out 40 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is an increase of 54% over the previous year when 26 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of nursing students who receive their bachelor's degree at WIU is $60,966. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $62,880 for all nursing students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at WIU, nursing students borrow a median amount of $23,750 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all nursing bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $27,000.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at Western Illinois University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 40 nursing majors earned their bachelor's degree from WIU. Of these graduates, 8% were men and 93% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at WIU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 68% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Illinois University with a bachelor's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 27 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication Sciences | 36 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 19 |
| Dietetics & Clinical Nutrition Services | 12 |
| Allied Health Professions | 6 |
| Public Health | 3 |
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