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Nursing Schools in Illinois

20,676 students earned Nursing degrees in Illinois in the <nil> year.

A Nursing major is the 1st most popular major in this state.

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 11,128
Master’s Degree 4,974
Associate Degree 3,116
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 1,165
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 1,165
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 1,165
Post-Master’s Certificate 266
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 266
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 16
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 16
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 11

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: 7.2%
  • Black or African American: 14.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 12.9%
  • White: 57.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.5%
  • Other Races: 7.9%
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Jobs for Nursing Grads in Illinois

In this state, there are 152,510 people employed in jobs related to a nursing degree, compared to 3,609,760 nationwide.

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Wages for Nursing Jobs in Illinois

A typical salary for a nursing grad in the state is $105,640, compared to a typical salary of $106,910 nationwide.

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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
46% Graduation Rate
27,744 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $23,638. The student loan default rate is 0.50% which is lower than average. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

588 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
17,498 Total Students

The average student takes 4.13 years to complete their degree at Loyola Chicago. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. The 0.60% student loan default rate is lower than average.

526 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
13,010 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 2.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 72% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1.

519 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
34,199 Total Students

19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The 0.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. In their early career, UIC grads earn an average salary of $52,246.

#5

Oak Point University

Oak Brook
458 Degrees in Major Awarded
566 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $76,137 after graduation. The student loan default rate is 0.50% which is lower than average. 7 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

450 Degrees in Major Awarded
17% Graduation Rate
2,577 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 25% are considered full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $35,866 after earning their degree at this institution. 97% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#7

Rush University

Chicago
388 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,889 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 5 to 1. In their early career, Rush University grads earn an average salary of $70,482. 67% of the teachers are full time.

326 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
20,233 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 1.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $50,073 after earning their degree at this institution. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

283 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
5,588 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 57% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $55,849 a year.

#10

Lewis University

Romeoville
253 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
6,183 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $17,323. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 42% are considered full time.

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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