by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how NIU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in nursing.
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The bachelor's program at NIU was ranked #719 on College Factual's Best Schools for nursing list. It is also ranked #27 in Illinois.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools | 353 |
| Best Nursing Graduate Degree Schools | 409 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 472 |
| Best Nursing Schools | 719 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Northern Illinois University handed out 166 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is a decrease of 10% over the previous year when 185 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 27 students received their master’s degree in nursing from NIU. This makes it the #313 most popular school for nursing master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 4 students received their doctoral degrees in nursing in 2022, making the school the #306 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 NIU is $75,557. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $74,888 for all nursing bachelor's degree recipients.
Part-time undergraduates at NIU paid an average of $360 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,792 | $9,792 |
| Fees | $2,714 | $2,714 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,300 | $1,300 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,800 | $12,800 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,836 | $2,836 |
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The nursing program at NIU awarded 166 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 11% of these degrees went to men with the other 89% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at NIU 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 Northern Illinois University with a bachelor's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 13 |
| Black or African American | 20 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18 |
| White | 108 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Online degrees for the NIU 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 NIU Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's nursing program at NIU make a median salary of $107,425. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all nursing graduates with a master's is $106,154.
For the most recent academic year available, 6% of nursing master's degrees went to men and 94% went to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at NIU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 73% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Illinois University with a master's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at Northern Illinois University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Health/Medical Prep Programs | 153 |
| Communication Sciences | 71 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 45 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 39 |
| Dietetics & Clinical Nutrition Services | 35 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.