by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Aurora ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in nursing.
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The bachelor's program at Aurora was ranked #490 on College Factual's Best Schools for nursing list. It is also ranked #15 in Illinois.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 355 |
| Best Nursing Schools | 490 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Aurora University handed out 158 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is a decrease of 24% over the previous year when 207 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of nursing students who receive their bachelor's degree at Aurora is $72,520. This is less than $74,888, which is the national median of all nursing majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Aurora, nursing students borrow a median amount of $23,561 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $20,508 for all nursing majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the nursing program at Aurora is $273 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Aurora paid an average of $450 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $28,000 | $28,000 |
| Fees | $220 | $220 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,240 | $13,240 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,204 | $3,204 |
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Of the 158 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in nursing from Aurora in 2022, 13% were men and 87% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Aurora University with a bachelor's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 57 |
| White | 66 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 16 |
Aurora does not offer an online option for its nursing bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Aurora Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at Aurora University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Health/Medical Prep Programs | 40 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 34 |
| Allied Health Professions | 19 |
| Communication Sciences | 1 |