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. Also, learn how SXU ranks among other schools offering degrees in nursing.
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The bachelor's program at SXU was ranked #320 on College Factual's Best Schools for nursing list. It is also ranked #10 in Illinois.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 242 |
| Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools | 258 |
| Best Nursing Graduate Degree Schools | 303 |
| Best Nursing Schools | 320 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Saint Xavier University handed out 138 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is an increase of 1% over the previous year when 136 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 22 students received their master’s degree in nursing from SXU. This makes it the #354 most popular school for nursing master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of nursing students who receive their bachelor's degree at SXU is $78,285. 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 SXU, nursing students borrow a median amount of $25,700 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 SXU is $211 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at SXU was $680 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 | $35,680 | $35,680 |
| Fees | $1,160 | $1,160 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,480 | $12,480 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,328 | $2,328 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 138 students earned a bachelor's degree in nursing from SXU. About 88% of these graduates were women and the other 12% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Saint Xavier University with a bachelor's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 52 |
| White | 68 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Online degrees for the SXU 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 SXU Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's nursing program at SXU make a median salary of $111,974. 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, 34 nursing majors earned their master's degree from SXU. Of these graduates, 15% were men and 85% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Saint Xavier University with a master's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 14 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at Saint Xavier University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication Sciences | 55 |
| Bioethics/Medical Ethics | 10 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 1 |
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