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. Also, learn how SIUE ranks among other schools offering degrees in nursing.
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The bachelor's program at SIUE was ranked #296 on College Factual's Best Schools for nursing list. It is also ranked #8 in Illinois.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville handed out 479 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is an increase of 10% over the previous year when 434 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 17 students received their master’s degree in nursing from SIUE. This makes it the #407 most popular school for nursing master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 69 students received their doctoral degrees in nursing in 2022, making the school the #39 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 SIUE is $71,161. 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 SIUE, nursing students borrow a median amount of $26,002 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 SIUE is $247 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at SIUE paid an average of $308 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,846 | $8,846 |
| Fees | $3,179 | $3,179 |
| Books and Supplies | $980 | $980 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,562 | $10,562 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,782 | $5,782 |
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Of the 479 nursing students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from SIUE, about 14% were men and 86% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at SIUE are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 76% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville with a bachelor's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 15 |
| Black or African American | 46 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 31 |
| White | 366 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 20 |
SIUE 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 SIUE Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 17 students graduated with a master's degree in nursing from SIUE. About 6% were men and 94% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at SIUE are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 76% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville with a master's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | 84 |
| Dentistry | 55 |
| Communication Sciences | 51 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 32 |
| Public Health | 30 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.