We’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Aurora University stacks up against peers offering nursing.
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Aurora University ranks competitively among schools offering nursing. In particular, it placed #563 out of 1,918 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #23 in Illinois.
In the most recent year for which we have data, Aurora University conferred 192 bachelor’s degrees in nursing.
Nursing students who finish a bachelor’s at Aurora University report a median salary of $69,679 a year. This is above $56,326, the median for all majors at Aurora University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Aurora University, nursing students borrow a median amount of $26,000 in student loans. This is higher than $24,507, the typical median for all majors at Aurora University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $26,400 | $28,800 |
| Fees | $370 | $370 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 15% of nursing bachelor’s degrees went to men and 85% went to women.
The majority of nursing bachelor’s degree graduates at Aurora University are Hispanic or Latino. About 43% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Aurora University with a bachelor’s in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 16 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 82 |
| White | 74 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 16 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the nursing majors at Aurora University.
The nursing program at Aurora University includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 192 |
Aurora University granted 192 completions in registered nursing/registered nurse in the latest year of data — 85% to women and 15% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Hispanic or Latino (43%).
More about our data sources and methodologies.