Here is an overview of the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Find out how IWU compares to other colleges that offer nursing.
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IWU holds a strong position among schools offering nursing. In particular, it placed #391 out of 1,918 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #9 in Illinois.
In the most recent year for which we have data, Illinois Wesleyan University handed out 37 bachelor’s degrees in nursing.
Nursing majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from IWU report a median salary of $74,921 a year. This is higher than $58,689, the median for all majors at IWU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at IWU, nursing students accumulate a median of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than $26,833, the typical median for all majors at IWU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $52,308 | $57,500 |
| Fees | $204 | $204 |
Find out more about IWU tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 8% of nursing bachelor’s degrees went to men and 92% went to women.
The largest share of nursing bachelor’s degree graduates at IWU are White. Approximately 68% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Illinois Wesleyan University with a bachelor’s in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 25 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Here are the demographics of the nursing majors at Illinois Wesleyan University.
The nursing program at IWU offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 37 |
IWU awarded 37 completions in registered nursing/registered nurse recently — 92% to women and 8% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (68%).