by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Also, learn how Illinois State University ranks among other schools offering degrees in nursing.
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Illinois State University ranks competitively among schools offering nursing. In particular, it placed #109 out of 1,918 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Illinois.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Illinois | 1 |
| Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools in Illinois | 1 |
| Best Nursing Schools in Illinois | 1 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 1 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 1 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 3 |
| Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 3 |
| Best Nursing Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 3 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 3 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 3 |
| Best Value Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Illinois | 57 |
| Best Value Nursing Master’s Degree Schools in Illinois | 57 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Illinois State University handed out 228 bachelor’s degrees in nursing.
Nursing majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Illinois State University report a median salary of $76,566 a year. This is above $58,604, the median for all majors at Illinois State University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Illinois State University, nursing graduates take on a median debt of $23,075 in student loans. This is above $21,895, the typical median for all majors at Illinois State University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,524 | $22,863 |
| Fees | $3,195 | $3,195 |
Learn more about Illinois State University tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 18% of nursing bachelor’s degrees went to men and 82% went to women.
The largest share of nursing bachelor’s degree graduates at Illinois State University were White. Roughly 72% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Illinois State University with a bachelor’s in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 15 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 24 |
| White | 165 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 15 |
For the most recent academic year available, 24% of nursing master’s degrees went to men and 76% went to women.
The largest share of nursing master’s degree graduates at Illinois State University are White. Roughly 80% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Illinois State University with a master’s in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Here are the demographics of the nursing majors at Illinois State University.
The nursing program at Illinois State University offers the following related majors:
Illinois State University conferred 253 degrees in registered nursing/registered nurse recently — 82% to women and 18% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (73%).
Illinois State University awarded 77 degrees in registered nursing, nursing administration, nursing research and clinical nursing, other recently — 97% to women and 3% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (75%). Some of these were earned through distance education.
Illinois State University conferred 5 degrees in nursing practice in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (40%). Some of these were earned through distance education.
Illinois State University conferred 5 degrees in psychiatric/mental health nurse/nursing in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (80%). Some of these were earned through distance education.
Illinois State University granted 1 completion in family practice nurse/nursing in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (100%).