by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Western Illinois University stacks up against peers offering nursing.
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Western Illinois University ranks competitively among schools offering nursing. In particular, it placed #498 out of 1,046 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #20 in Illinois.
During the most recent reporting year, Western Illinois University awarded 39 bachelor’s degrees in nursing.
Nursing students who finish a bachelor’s at Western Illinois University earn a median of $67,859 a year. This is above $53,962, the median for all majors at Western Illinois University.
To complete a bachelor’s at Western Illinois University, nursing graduates take on a median debt of $23,750 in student loans. This is lower than $27,639, the typical median for all majors at Western Illinois University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,238 | $9,662 |
| Fees | $4,910 | $4,910 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 18% of nursing bachelor’s degrees went to men and 82% went to women.
The largest share of nursing bachelor’s degree graduates at Western Illinois University are White. About 54% of graduates fell into this category.
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 | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at Western Illinois University.
This nursing program at Western Illinois University breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 39 |
Western Illinois University granted 39 degrees in registered nursing/registered nurse recently — 82% to women and 18% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (54%).