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, 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 #1,284 on College Factual's Best Schools for nursing list. It is also ranked #64 in Illinois.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 755 |
| Best Nursing Schools | 1,284 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Eastern Illinois University handed out 46 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is an increase of 31% over the previous year when 35 degrees were handed out.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at EIU was $400 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $326 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,624 | $12,066 |
| Fees | $3,500 | $3,500 |
| Books and Supplies | $150 | $150 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,298 | $11,298 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,768 | $2,768 |
Learn more about EIU tuition and fees.
The nursing program at EIU awarded 46 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 9% of these degrees went to men with the other 91% going to women.
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 | 3 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 12 |
Online degrees for the EIU nursing bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the EIU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at Eastern Illinois University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication Sciences | 45 |
| Dietetics & Clinical Nutrition Services | 24 |
| Public Health | 15 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 7 |
| Allied Health Professions | 6 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.