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Nursing Science Schools in Illinois

462 Nursing Science students earned their degrees in the state in <nil>.

As a degree choice, Nursing Science is the 8th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Nursing Science Majors in Illinois

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 437
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 14
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 14
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 14
Post-Master’s Certificate 11
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 11

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 7.1%
  • Black or African American: 15.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 11.5%
  • White: 53.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.9%
  • Other Races: 11.3%
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Jobs for Nursing Science Grads in Illinois

In this state, there are 131,210 people employed in jobs related to a nursing science degree, compared to 3,007,670 nationwide.

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Wages for Nursing Science Jobs in Illinois

Nursing Science 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 nursing science degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

#1

Rush University

Chicago
192 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,889 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 5 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $70,482 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 67% are considered full time.

138 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
3,378 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. Graduates earn an average $47,725 after graduation.

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

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $52,246 after earning their degree at this institution. The average student takes 4.51 years to complete their degree at UIC. A typical student attending UIC will pay a net price of $11,329.

27 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
16,234 Total Students

The 2.10% student loan default rate is lower than average. It takes the average student 4.60 years to graduate. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 73% are considered full time.

#5

Governors State University

University Park
18 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,395 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $46,424 a year. The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $9,419.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
133 Total Students

100% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $54,375 after earning their degree at this institution.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
3,749 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $13,326. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.70%. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 33% are considered full time.

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

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $55,895 a year. The student loan default rate of 0.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 47% are considered full time.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
2,749 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. This private school has an average net price of $18,956.

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

95% of students get financical aid. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.70%. Most students complete their degree in 4.32 years.

Nursing Science Careers in IL

Some of the careers nursing science 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 nursing science.

Major Annual Graduates in IL
Registered Nursing 17,159
Family Practice Nursing 2,764
Nursing Practice 1,091
Nursing Administration 185
Nursing Research & Other 101
Nurse Anesthetist 48
Mental Health Nursing 26
Critical Care Nursing 13

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