Nursing at University of Illinois Chicago
What traits are you looking for in a school for Nursing, take a look at what University of Illinois Chicago. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University of Illinois Chicago is located in Chicago, IL.
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Online Class Availability at University of Illinois Chicago
Many students take online classes at University of Illinois Chicago. Of 33,906 students, 4,153 (12%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 18,836 (56%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at University of Illinois Chicago
Rankings can help you compare University of Illinois Chicago’s Nursing program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #3 of 78 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #7 of 310 |
| Best Value | Illinois | #39 of 71 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #101 of 295 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #148 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #698 of 1,878 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #3 of 78 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #7 of 310 |
| Best Value | Illinois | #39 of 71 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #101 of 295 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #148 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #698 of 1,878 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #3 of 78 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #7 of 310 |
| Best Value | Illinois | #39 of 71 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #101 of 295 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #148 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #698 of 1,878 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from University of Illinois Chicago
Students who complete University of Illinois Chicago’s Nursing program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $74,291 |
| 2 years | $73,119 |
| 3 years | $77,176 |
| 4 years | $82,329 |
| 5 years | $105,088 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Nursing graduates from University of Illinois Chicago take home a median $82,329, compared with $73,881 for all University of Illinois Chicago graduates — about 11% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Nursing graduates from University of Illinois Chicago is $20,500.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at University of Illinois Chicago
The Nursing program at University of Illinois Chicago offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 367 |
| Nursing Science | 110 |
| Nursing Practice | 102 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Graduates of the Nursing program at University of Illinois Chicago go on to a range of careers. Here are the highest-paying careers for Nursing graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Nurse Practitioners | $147,651 |
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $129,557 |
| Registered Nurses | $105,741 |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,718 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $66,747 |
| Critical Care Nurses | $65,103 |
| Acute Care Nurses | $56,247 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialists | $52,889 |
| Nurse Midwives | $36,174 |
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
More about our data sources and methodologies.