Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
at Northern Illinois University in Dekalb, IL
Program Details
Duration
About 2 years
Completers
153
Median Earnings (1yr)
$75,557
Outcomes
Median Earnings (1 Year)
$75,557
Outcomes data from College Scorecard (2023). Earnings figures represent median values for program completers.
How This Program Compares
First-year graduate earnings vs. Nursing programs in Illinois
Benchmark: $69,323 — average of 66 comparable programs
National median wage — Nursing
$81,708
Across all experience levels in this field
Projected job growth — Nursing
+4%
National outlook for this field
About This Program
The Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse associate degree program at Northern Illinois University is offered by this public institution located in Dekalb, IL. This two-year program provides nursing students with clinical training, patient care fundamentals, and health sciences education to prepare graduates for RN licensure through the NCLEX-RN examination.
In the registered nursing field (CIP 51.3801), this associate-level program offers an accessible pathway into nursing practice at a public university. Northern Illinois University also offers related programs at the same campus, including a bachelor's degree in Athletic Training/Trainer, a bachelor's degree in Nursing Science, and a bachelor's degree in Engineering/Industrial Management, giving students options to pursue advanced credentials in health and technical disciplines.
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