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. We've also included details on how Rockford ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in nursing.
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The bachelor's program at Rockford was ranked #1,178 on College Factual's Best Schools for nursing list. It is also ranked #55 in Illinois.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 703 |
| Best Nursing Schools | 1,178 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Rockford University handed out 48 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is a decrease of 33% over the previous year when 72 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of nursing students who receive their bachelor's degree at Rockford is $70,940. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $74,888 for all nursing students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Rockford, nursing students borrow a median amount of $28,726 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $20,508 for all nursing majors across the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Rockford was $890 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $36,500 | $36,500 |
| Fees | $500 | $500 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,940 | $10,940 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,460 | $3,460 |
Learn more about Rockford tuition and fees.
Of the 48 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in nursing from Rockford in 2022, 25% were men and 75% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 52% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rockford University with a bachelor's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 25 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Rockford 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 Rockford Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at Rockford University.