by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how Benedictine U ranks among other schools offering degrees in nursing.
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The bachelor's program at Benedictine U was ranked #532 on College Factual's Best Schools for nursing list. It is also ranked #17 in Illinois.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools | 257 |
| Best Nursing Graduate Degree Schools | 302 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 393 |
| Best Nursing Schools | 532 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Benedictine University handed out 55 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is a decrease of 35% over the previous year when 85 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 138 students received their master’s degree in nursing from Benedictine U. This makes it the #70 most popular school for nursing master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of nursing students who receive their bachelor's degree at Benedictine U is $80,136. This is higher than $74,888, which is the national median for all nursing bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Benedictine U paid an average of $1,034 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $31,028 | $31,028 |
| Fees | $1,518 | $1,518 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,900 | $1,900 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,266 | $10,266 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,488 | $3,488 |
Learn more about Benedictine U tuition and fees.
The nursing program at Benedictine U awarded 55 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 20% of these degrees went to men with the other 80% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Benedictine University with a bachelor's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Benedictine U 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 Benedictine U Online Learning page.
Nursing majors graduating with a master's degree from Benedictine U make a median salary of $101,583 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $106,154.
For the most recent academic year available, 15% of nursing master's degrees went to men and 85% went to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Benedictine U are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 58% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Benedictine University with a master's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 35 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 15 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at Benedictine University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Health | 313 |
| Health/Medical Prep Programs | 80 |
| Other Health Professions | 4 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 2 |
| Allied Health Professions | 2 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.