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Nursing Administration Schools in Illinois

In 2020-2021, 185 students earned their Nursing Administration degrees in IL.

A Nursing Administration major is the 5th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Nursing Administration Majors in Illinois

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 174
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 11
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 11
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 11

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 10.3%
  • Black or African American: 8.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.6%
  • White: 63.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 9.2%
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Jobs for Nursing Administration Grads in Illinois

In this state, there are 143,450 people employed in jobs related to a nursing administration degree, compared to 3,324,630 nationwide.

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Wages for Nursing Administration Jobs in Illinois

A typical salary for a nursing administration grad in the state is $73,890, compared to a typical salary of $75,510 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Illinois that offer nursing administration degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

#1

Lewis University

Romeoville
104 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
6,437 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 42%. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Most students complete their degree in 4.27 years.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
12,860 Total Students

A typical student attending SIUE will pay a net price of $14,462. It takes the average student 4.51 years to graduate. In their early career, SIUE grads earn an average salary of $40,915.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
3,529 Total Students

The 2.80% student loan default rate is lower than average. This private school has an average net price of $17,102. In their early career, University of Saint Francis grads earn an average salary of $50,636.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
2,200 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.50%. 100% of the teachers are full time. Graduates earn an average $42,152 after graduation.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
3,764 Total Students

36% of the teachers are full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.34 years. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
3,764 Total Students

14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 37%. This private institution charges an average net price of $19,470.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
16,893 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.70%. 99% of students get financical aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 50% are considered full time.

#8

Governors State University

University Park
6 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,650 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $10,436. 90% of students get financical aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
78% Graduation Rate
5,855 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $49,859 after graduation. The full-time teacher rate is 66%. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $25,196.

#9

St. John's College

Springfield
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
118 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 73% are considered full time. Graduates earn an average $68,111 after graduation. The student to faculty ratio is 6 to 1.

Nursing Administration Careers in IL

Some of the careers nursing administration majors go into include:

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
Registered Nurses 15% $72,250
Medical and Health Services Managers 7% $103,700

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to nursing administration.

Major Annual Graduates in IL
Registered Nursing 17,159
Family Practice Nursing 2,764
Nursing Practice 1,091
Nursing Science 518
Nursing Research & Other 101
Nurse Anesthetist 48
Mental Health Nursing 26
Critical Care Nursing 13

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