Registered Nursing at Prairie State College
If you are interested in studying Registered Nursing, consider the program at Prairie State College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Prairie State College sits in Chicago Heights, IL.
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Online Class Availability at Prairie State College
Many students take online classes at Prairie State College. Of 2,953 students, 416 (14%) studied exclusively online and 841 (28%) took at least some classes online.
Registered Nursing Rankings at Prairie State College
Use these rankings to compare Prairie State College’s Registered Nursing program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Illinois | #16 of 71 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #39 of 292 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #64 of 77 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #209 of 306 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #337 of 1,843 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1392 of 1,861 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Registered Nursing Graduates
Those who complete Registered Nursing program at Prairie State College go on to a range of careers. Below are the best-paid 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 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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