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Nursing Science in Illinois

Nursing Science Schools in Illinois

466 students earned Nursing Science degrees in Illinois in the 2022-2023 year.

As a degree choice, Nursing Science is the 57th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Nursing Science Majors in Illinois

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 438
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 21
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 21
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 21
Post-Master’s Certificate 7
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 7

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 9.7%
  • Black or African American: 13.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 12.4%
  • White: 49.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.6%
  • Other Races: 11.2%
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Jobs for Nursing Science Grads in Illinois

In this state, there are 131,210 people employed in jobs related to a nursing science degree, compared to 3,007,670 nationwide.

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Wages for Nursing Science Jobs in Illinois

Nursing Science grads earn an average of $69,310 in the state and $75,510 nationwide.

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

#1

Rush University

Chicago
192 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,816 Total Students

8 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 59%.

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138 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
3,779 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $25,723. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. The average student takes 4.30 years to complete their degree at Benedictine U.

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112 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
33,518 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $11,139. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 71% are considered full time. The average student takes 4.51 years to complete their degree at UIC.

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27 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
16,769 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $13,484. The full-time teacher rate is 70%.

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#5

Governors State University

University Park
18 Degrees in Major Awarded
24% Graduation Rate
4,650 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1. 36% of the teachers are full time.

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11 Degrees in Major Awarded
206 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 85% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 6 to 1.

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8 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
3,764 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.34 years. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 33% are considered full time.

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7 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
16,893 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 50% are considered full time. It takes the average student 4.13 years to graduate. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1.

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4 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
2,831 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. 100% of the teachers are full time.

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1 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
20,720 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.32 years. 98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This public school has an average net price of $19,966.

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Nursing Science Careers in IL

Some of the careers nursing science majors go into include:

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
Registered Nurses 15% $72,250
Nursing Instructors and Professors 15% $63,490

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

Major Annual Graduates in IL
Registered Nursing 17,159
Family Practice Nursing 2,764
Nursing Practice 1,091
Nursing Administration 185
Nursing Research & Other 101
Nurse Anesthetist 48
Mental Health Nursing 26
Critical Care Nursing 13

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