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Nursing Science Schools in Illinois

Jobs for Nursing Science Grads in Illinois

151,910 people in the state and 3,663,650 in the nation are employed in jobs related to Nursing Science.

Nursing Science Jobs Nationwide vs. IL

Wages for Nursing Science Jobs in Illinois

A typical salary for a Nursing Science grad in the state is $93,381, compared to a typical salary of $101,017 nationwide.

Nursing Science Wages Nationwide vs. IL

Our data covers 9 colleges in Illinois offering Nursing Science degrees. Learn about the most popular 9 below:

#1

Rush University

Chicago

Graduates earn a median salary of $88,901 in their first year after graduation.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $47,662 a year. The school admits about 78% of applicants. 78% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $51,737 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 77%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 69%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $45,902 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 70%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 70%.

#5

Governors State University

University Park

Graduates earn a median salary of $43,030 in their first year after graduation. 59% of full-time students return after their first year. Undergrads from Illinois pay around $11,320 a year in tuition.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $62,811 after earning their degree at this institution.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $45,365 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 73%, getting in takes some planning. 69% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $50,272 after earning their degree at this institution. About 86% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 74%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $50,621 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 81% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 84%.

Nursing Science Careers in IL

Some of the careers Nursing Science majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Critical Care Nurses 14% $65,103
Clinical Nurse Specialists 12% $52,889
Registered Nurses 10% $105,741
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

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