Below are the key facts about graduate study in nursing at UIC. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #2 out of 20 schools (Master’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 2,000 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Schools | 125 of 2,000 |
| Best Nursing Schools in Illinois | 3 of 82 |
| Best Nursing Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 6 of 314 |
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 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Illinois Chicago awarded 98 master’s degrees in nursing.
UIC is in the top 10% of the country for nursing at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #2 out of 20 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools in Illinois | 2 |
| Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 5 |
| Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools | 83 |
Average full-time graduate tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $36,000 | $45,000 |
| Fees | $3,160 | $3,160 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 13% of nursing master’s degrees went to men and 87% went to women.
The majority of nursing master’s degree graduates at UIC are White. Approximately 40% 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 master’s in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 23 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20 |
| White | 39 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 4 |
UIC conferred 98 master’s completions in nursing science recently — 87% to women and 13% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (40%).
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Illinois Chicago conferred 12 doctoral degrees in nursing.
UIC holds a strong position among schools offering nursing at the doctoral level. Specifically, it ranked #4 out of 10 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Doctor’s Degree Schools in Illinois | 4 |
| Best Nursing Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 8 |
| Best Nursing Doctor’s Degree Schools | 66 |
In the most recent graduating class, 8% of nursing doctoral degrees went to men and 92% went to women.
The largest share of nursing doctoral degree graduates at UIC are Non-Resident Alien. About 50% 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 doctoral in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 0 |
UIC awarded 12 doctoral completions in nursing science in the latest year of data — 92% to women and 8% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Non-Resident Alien (50%).
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at UIC. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Nursing | 367 |