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. We've also included details on how EIU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in nursing.
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The bachelor's program at EIU was ranked #1,189 on College Factual's Best Schools for nursing list. It is also ranked #54 in Illinois.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Eastern Illinois University handed out 35 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is an increase of 289% over the previous year when 9 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of nursing students who receive their bachelor's degree at EIU is $59,362. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $62,880 for all nursing students.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at Eastern Illinois University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 35 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in nursing from EIU. About 6% were men and 94% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at EIU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 60% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Eastern Illinois University with a bachelor's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication Sciences | 46 |
| Dietetics & Clinical Nutrition Services | 29 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 11 |
| Public Health | 7 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science | 4 |
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