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Registered Nursing at Oakton College

What traits are you looking for in a school for Registered Nursing, take a look at what Oakton College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Oakton College is located in Des Plaines, IL.

Online Class Availability at Oakton College

Distance learning is available at Oakton College. Of 8,329 students, 1,944 (23%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,053 (25%) took at least some classes online.

Registered Nursing Rankings at Oakton College

Use these rankings to compare Oakton College’s Registered Nursing program against peer institutions.

Associate-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Illinois #22 of 71
Best Schools (Quality) Illinois #27 of 77
Best Value Great Lakes (Region) #34 of 292
Best Schools (Quality) Great Lakes (Region) #69 of 306
Best Value Nationwide #256 of 1,843
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #602 of 1,861

Highest-Paying Careers for Registered Nursing Graduates

Graduates of the Registered Nursing program at Oakton College go on to a range of careers. Here are the highest-paying careers for Registered Nursing graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses $143,854
Registered Nurses $105,741
Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary $69,718
Critical Care Nurses $65,103
Acute Care Nurses $56,247
Clinical Nurse Specialists $52,889

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