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Nursing Practice Schools in Illinois

1,091 Nursing Practice students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

A Nursing Practice major is the 3rd most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Nursing Practice Majors in Illinois

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 1,085
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 1,085
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 1,085
Post-Master’s Certificate 6
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 6

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 7.9%
  • Black or African American: 17.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.4%
  • White: 53.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.7%
  • Other Races: 12.4%
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Jobs for Nursing Practice Grads in Illinois

There are 148,990 people in the state and 3,504,280 people in the nation working in nursing practice jobs.

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Wages for Nursing Practice Jobs in Illinois

A typical salary for a nursing practice grad in the state is $105,800, compared to a typical salary of $110,030 nationwide.

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

565 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
29,481 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1. 12% of the teachers are full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.60%.

#2

Rush University

Chicago
196 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,816 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 5 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $65,683 after earning their degree at this institution. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.30%.

123 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
33,518 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $13,214. The full-time teacher rate is 72%.

75 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
12,860 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $40,915 a year. This public school has an average net price of $14,462.

44 Degrees in Major Awarded
78% Graduation Rate
5,855 Total Students

14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $49,859 after earning their degree at this institution. It takes the average student 4.24 years to graduate.

#6

DePaul University

Chicago
33 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
21,922 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 3.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it. The average student takes 4.21 years to complete their degree at DePaul.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
16,893 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.13 years to graduate. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 50% are considered full time.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
3,529 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 89%. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $17,102. The student loan default rate is 2.80% which is lower than average.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
291 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. The student loan default rate is 0.90% which is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 6 to 1.

#8

Lewis University

Romeoville
6 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
6,437 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 2.00% which is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 42%. Graduates earn an average $50,643 after graduation.

Nursing Practice Careers in IL

Some of the careers nursing practice majors go into include:

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
Nurse Practitioners 38% $103,760
Registered Nurses 15% $72,250
Medical and Health Services Managers 7% $103,700

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

Major Annual Graduates in IL
Registered Nursing 17,159
Family Practice Nursing 2,764
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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