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, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Illinois State ranks in comparison to other schools with nursing programs.
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Illinois State was ranked #260 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for nursing majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #7 in Illinois.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Illinois State University handed out 207 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is a decrease of 5% over the previous year when 217 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 30 students received their master’s degree in nursing from Illinois State. This makes it the #291 most popular school for nursing master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 5 students received their doctoral degrees in nursing in 2022, making the school the #289 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Nursing majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Illinois State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $72,709 a year. 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 Illinois State, nursing students borrow a median amount of $38,746 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 Illinois State is $355 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Illinois State paid an average of $804 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $402 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,000 | $20,358 |
| Fees | $3,121 | $3,121 |
| Books and Supplies | $830 | $830 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,584 | $11,584 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,874 | $5,874 |
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Of the 207 nursing students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Illinois State, about 14% were men and 86% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 81% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Illinois State University with a bachelor's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 24 |
| White | 167 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Illinois State 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 Illinois State Online Learning page.
Nursing majors graduating with a master's degree from Illinois State make a median salary of $108,154 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all nursing graduates with a master's is $106,154.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 28 students graduated with a master's degree in nursing from Illinois State. About 14% were men and 86% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Illinois State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 75% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Illinois State University with a master's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at Illinois State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication Sciences | 136 |
| Dietetics & Clinical Nutrition Services | 106 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science | 23 |
| Allied Health Professions | 20 |
| Public Health | 19 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.