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Nursing Schools in Illinois

In 2020-2021, 21,995 students earned their Nursing degrees in IL.

In this state, Nursing is the 1st most popular major out of a total 306 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Nursing Majors in Illinois

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 12,329
Master’s Degree 5,250
Associate Degree 2,975
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 1,166
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 1,166
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 1,166
Post-Master’s Certificate 242
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 242
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 23
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 23
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 23
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 10
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 10

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 6.5%
  • Black or African American: 13.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 12.8%
  • White: 59.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.4%
  • Other Races: 8.2%
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Jobs for Nursing Grads in Illinois

152,510 people in the state and 3,609,760 in the nation are employed in jobs related to nursing.

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Wages for Nursing Jobs in Illinois

In this state, nursing grads earn an average of $105,640. Nationwide, they make an average of $106,910.

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There are 10 colleges in Illinois that offer nursing degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

12,645 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
29,481 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1. 12% of the teachers are full time. An average student at Chamberlain - Illinois will pay a net price of $28,605.

588 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
16,893 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.13 years to graduate. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $52,854 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 50% are considered full time.

526 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
12,860 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.51 years to graduate. Graduates earn an average $40,915 after graduation. Of all the students who attend this school, 93% get financial aid.

519 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
33,518 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $13,214. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.50%. 85% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

458 Degrees in Major Awarded
753 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $69,515 after graduation. 100% of the teachers are full time. The 2.40% student loan default rate is lower than average.

450 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,438 Total Students

98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $32,226 a year. Most students complete their degree in 4.00 years.

#7

Rush University

Chicago
388 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,816 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 0.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 75% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 5 to 1.

326 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
20,720 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 78%. 94% of students get financical aid.

283 Degrees in Major Awarded
78% Graduation Rate
5,855 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 66%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. In their early career, Bradley grads earn an average salary of $49,859.

#10

Lewis University

Romeoville
253 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
6,437 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.00%. An average student at Lewis will pay a net price of $19,074. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $50,643 after earning their degree at this institution.

Nursing Careers in IL

Some of the careers nursing majors go into include:

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
Nurse Practitioners 38% $103,760
Nurse Anesthetists 16% $186,560
Registered Nurses 15% $72,250
Nursing Instructors and Professors 15% $63,490
Nurse Midwives 15% $101,260
Medical and Health Services Managers 7% $103,700

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

Major Annual Graduates in IL
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
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 663

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