Practical Nursing Schools in Illinois

7,614 students earned Practical Nursing degrees in Illinois in the 2022-2023 year.

A Practical Nursing major is the 292nd most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Practical Nursing Majors in Illinois

Practical Nursing majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level	Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year	6,402
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years	1,212
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years	1,212

Gender Distribution

In Illinois, a practical nursing major is more popular with women than with men.

Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of practical nursing majors in Illinois is as follows:

• Asian: 6.5%
• Black or African American: 18.6%
• Hispanic or Latino: 22.4%
• White: 46.4%
• Non-Resident Alien: 0.3%
• Other Races: 5.8%

Jobs for Practical Nursing Grads in Illinois

81,480 people in the state and 2,152,650 in the nation are employed in jobs related to practical nursing.

Wages for Practical Nursing Jobs in Illinois

Practical Nursing grads earn an average of $28,810 in the state and $29,580 nationwide.

Most Popular Practical Nursing Programs in IL

Practical Nursing Careers in IL

Some of the careers practical nursing majors go into include:

Job Title	IL Job Growth	IL Median Salary
Nursing Assistants	5%	$27,860
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses	2%	$50,420

Related Majors in Illinois

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to practical nursing.

Major	Annual Graduates in IL
Nursing	21,938
Allied Health Professions	1,751
Health/Medical Admin Services	1,726
Public Health	1,675
Medicine	1,344
Rehabilitation Professions	889
Communication Sciences	860
Allied Health Services	720

View all majors related to Practical Nursing

View Nationwide Practical Nursing Report

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online

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