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. In addition, we cover how WIU ranks in comparison to other schools with nursing programs.
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The bachelor's program at WIU was ranked #1,166 on College Factual's Best Schools for nursing list. It is also ranked #54 in Illinois.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 694 |
| Best Nursing Schools | 1,166 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Western Illinois University handed out 28 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is a decrease of 30% over the previous year when 40 degrees were handed out.
Nursing majors who earn their bachelor's degree from WIU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $74,490 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $74,888 for all nursing students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at WIU was $312 per credit hour 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 | $9,359 | $9,359 |
| Fees | $4,726 | $4,726 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,920 | $10,920 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,776 | $1,776 |
Learn more about WIU tuition and fees.
Of the 28 nursing students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from WIU, about 7% were men and 93% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Illinois University with a bachelor's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
WIU 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 WIU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at Western Illinois University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication Sciences | 35 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 15 |
| Public Health | 7 |
| Dietetics & Clinical Nutrition Services | 6 |
| Allied Health Professions | 2 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.