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Nursing Schools in Illinois

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.

Nursing Jobs Nationwide vs. IL

Wages for Nursing Jobs in Illinois

Nursing grads earn an average of $99,768 in the state and $107,448 nationwide.

Nursing Wages Nationwide vs. 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.

#6

Rush University

Chicago

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

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

View all majors related to Nursing

View Nationwide Nursing Report

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