Nursing Schools in Illinois
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Jobs for Nursing Grads in Illinois
There are 174,600 people in the state and 4,288,120 people in the nation working in Nursing jobs.
Wages for Nursing Jobs in Illinois
Nursing grads earn an average of $99,768 in the state and $107,448 nationwide.
Most Popular Nursing Programs in IL
There are 7 colleges in Illinois that offer Nursing degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 7 below:
Grads earn a median early-career salary of $83,585 after earning their degree at this institution. About 89% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 77%.
Graduates earn a median salary of $51,485 in their first year after graduation. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $13,546 a year.
Grads earn a median early-career salary of $47,662 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 78%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 78%.
Grads earn a median early-career salary of $48,249 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 97% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 72%.
One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $50,621 a year. About 81% of those who apply are admitted. 84% of full-time students return after their first year.
One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $88,901 a year.
Grads earn a median early-career salary of $46,159 after earning their degree at this institution. About 89% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 81%.
Nursing Careers in IL
Some of the careers Nursing majors go into include:
| Job Title | Nationwide Job Growth | Nationwide Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Nurse Anesthetists | 15% | $66,747 |
| Critical Care Nurses | 14% | $65,103 |
| Nurse Midwives | 12% | $36,174 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialists | 12% | $52,889 |
| Registered Nurses | 10% | $105,741 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | 9% | $129,557 |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | 6% | $69,718 |
| Acute Care Nurses | 4% | $56,247 |
| Nurse Practitioners | 3% | $147,651 |
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | 0% | $143,854 |
Related Majors in Illinois
Below are some popular majors that are similar to Nursing.
| Major | Annual Graduates Nationwide |
|---|---|
| Nursing & Nursing Assistants | 99,987 |
| Allied Health Professions | 90,379 |
| Health/Medical Admin Services | 90,166 |
| Allied Health Services | 80,693 |
| Public Health | 41,086 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 38,201 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 33,946 |
| Medicine | 29,737 |
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