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 Lewis ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in nursing.
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The bachelor's program at Lewis was ranked #370 on College Factual's Best Schools for nursing list. It is also ranked #12 in Illinois.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Lewis University handed out 111 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is a decrease of 14% over the previous year when 129 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 104 students received their master’s degree in nursing from Lewis. This makes it the #95 most popular school for nursing master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 6 students received their doctoral degrees in nursing in 2022, making the school the #272 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of nursing students who receive their bachelor's degree at Lewis is $76,766. This is higher than $74,888, which is the national median for all nursing bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Lewis, nursing students borrow a median amount of $41,979 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 Lewis is $483 per month.
Part-time undergraduates at Lewis paid an average of $1,094 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $37,592 | $37,592 |
| Fees | $290 | $290 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,500 | $1,500 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,140 | $12,140 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,190 | $2,190 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 111 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in nursing from Lewis. About 11% were men and 89% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Lewis are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 69% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Lewis University with a bachelor's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20 |
| White | 77 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Lewis 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 Lewis Online Learning page.
Nursing majors graduating with a master's degree from Lewis make a median salary of $103,365 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $106,154.
The nursing program at Lewis awarded 127 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 10% of these degrees went to men with the other 90% going to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Lewis are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 65% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Lewis University with a master's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 14 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 83 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 10 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at Lewis University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication Sciences | 34 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 30 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 27 |
| Dental Support Services | 6 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 5 |