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Registered Nursing in Illinois

Registered Nursing Schools in Illinois

In 2022-2023, 14,123 students earned their Registered Nursing degrees in IL.

In terms of popularity, Registered Nursing is the 1st most popular major in the state out of a total 904 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Registered Nursing Majors in Illinois

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 9,312
Associate Degree 3,063
Master’s Degree 1,722
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 17
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 17
Post-Master’s Certificate 9
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 9

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 7.5%
  • Black or African American: 14.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 14.9%
  • White: 54.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.6%
  • Other Races: 7.7%
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Jobs for Registered Nursing Grads in Illinois

There are 131,210 people in the state and 3,007,670 people in the nation working in registered nursing jobs.

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Wages for Registered Nursing Jobs in Illinois

Registered Nursing 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 registered nursing degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

9,596 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
29,481 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.00 years. This private institution charges an average net price of $26,362. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1.

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

It takes the average student 4.13 years to graduate. This private school has an average net price of $35,555. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1.

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450 Degrees in Major Awarded
100% Graduation Rate
2,438 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 96% of students receive it. Most students complete their degree in 4.00 years.

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434 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
12,860 Total Students

15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 74% of the teachers are full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $12,446.

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

The average student takes 4.51 years to complete their degree at UIC. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 81% of students receive it. This public school has an average net price of $11,139.

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

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.32 years.

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207 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
6,265 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 24%. Most students complete their degree in 4.29 years. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $18,815.

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DePaul University

Chicago
204 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
21,922 Total Students

17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 49% are considered full time. The average student takes 4.21 years to complete their degree at DePaul.

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

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $13,484. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 70%.

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Registered Nursing Careers in IL

Some of the careers registered nursing 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 registered nursing.

Major Annual Graduates in IL
Family Practice Nursing 2,764
Nursing Practice 1,091
Nursing Science 518
Nursing Administration 185
Nursing Research & Other 101
Nurse Anesthetist 48
Mental Health Nursing 26
Critical Care Nursing 13

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