Methodist College Quick Facts
Methodist College is a private, not-for-profit college located in Peoria, Illinois, focused on nursing, health science, and human services education. Methodist College offers academic excellence, and our baccalaureate and master level degree programs help prepare students for successful careers in healthcare.
Methodist College is a four-year college affiliated with Carle Health, and is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC). The baccalaureate and master's degree nursing programs are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). Methodist College's academic programs combine classroom based studies, research and dynamic real-world clinical experience. General education courses incorporate nursing and health science concepts for students to transition seamlessly into their desired program. Students benefit from smaller class sizes, greater individualized attention with faculty members and the support of other like-minded, goal-oriented students.
Academic Programs
Master of Science in Nursing
- Generalist
- Nurse Educator
- Nurse Educator Post Masters Certificate
- Prelicensure
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
- Prelicensure
- Accelerated Prelicensure
- Second Degree
- RN to BSN
- LPN to BSN
Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences
Bachelor of Social Work
Medical Assistant Certificate
Gerontology Certificate
IPEDS Reports
Source: IPEDS National Center for Education Statistics
2020 IPEDS Data Feedback Report (National Center for Education Statistics) (PDF)
Methodist College Job Placement Rates
Employment Rates Reporting: Fall, 2022 and Fall, 2023 Graduating Cohorts
Methodist College Cohort Default Rate History
The cohort default rate, which measures the number of student loan borrowers from a given institution who default on their loans within three years of beginning repayment, is used by the Department of Education to determine a college's eligibility to participate in federal student aid programs.
Methodist College Cohort Default Rate History
| Fiscal Year |
Rate Type |
Rate |
| 2018 |
3YR Official |
5.7% |
| 2017 |
3YR Official |
3.5% |
| 2016 |
3YR Official |
6.4% |
Methodist College NCLEX-RN Pass Rates 2023