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 diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Find out how UIC ranks among other schools offering degrees in nursing.
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UIC holds a strong position among schools offering nursing. In particular, it placed #103 out of 1,046 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Illinois.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Illinois Chicago conferred 367 bachelor’s degrees in nursing.
Nursing graduates with a bachelor’s degree from UIC report a median salary of $82,329 a year. This is higher than $73,881, the median for all majors at UIC.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at UIC, nursing students accumulate a median of $20,500 in student loans. This is above $20,119, the typical median for all majors at UIC.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,776 | $28,849 |
| Fees | $3,160 | $3,160 |
Learn more about UIC tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 20% of nursing bachelor’s degrees went to men and 80% went to women.
The largest share of nursing bachelor’s degree graduates at UIC are White. Approximately 34% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Illinois Chicago with a bachelor’s in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 60 |
| Black or African American | 47 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 99 |
| White | 123 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 10 |
| Other Races | 28 |
In the most recent graduating class, 13% of nursing master’s degrees went to men and 87% went to women.
The majority of nursing master’s degree graduates at UIC are White. Approximately 40% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Illinois Chicago with a master’s in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 23 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20 |
| White | 39 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 4 |
In the most recent graduating class, 8% of nursing doctoral degrees went to men and 92% went to women.
The largest share of nursing doctoral degree graduates at UIC are Non-Resident Alien. About 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Illinois Chicago with a doctoral in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at University of Illinois Chicago.
This nursing program at UIC includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 367 |
| Nursing Science | 110 |
| Nursing Practice | 102 |
UIC awarded 367 degrees in registered nursing/registered nurse in the most recent reporting year — 80% to women and 20% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (34%). Some of these were earned through distance education.
UIC conferred 110 degrees in nursing science in the most recent reporting year — 87% to women and 13% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (40%).
UIC granted 102 degrees in nursing practice recently — 86% to women and 14% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (64%).