Practical Nursing Schools in Illinois

7,060 Practical Nursing students earned their degrees in the state in <nil>.

In this state, Practical Nursing is the 2nd most popular major out of a total 2 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Practical Nursing Majors in Illinois

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

Education Level	Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year	5,882
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years	1,178
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years	1,178

Gender Distribution

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

Racial Distribution

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

• Asian: 6.1%
• Black or African American: 18.0%
• Hispanic or Latino: 19.1%
• White: 51.1%
• Non-Resident Alien: 0.2%
• Other Races: 5.5%

Jobs for Practical Nursing Grads in Illinois

There are 81,480 people in the state and 2,152,650 people in the nation working in practical nursing jobs.

Wages for Practical Nursing Jobs in Illinois

A typical salary for a practical nursing grad in the state is $28,810, compared to a typical salary of $29,580 nationwide.

Most Popular Practical Nursing Programs in IL

Practical Nursing Careers in IL

Some of the careers practical nursing majors go into include:

Job Title	IL Job Growth	IL Median Salary
Nursing Assistants	5%	$27,860
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses	2%	$50,420

Related Majors in Illinois

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

Major	Annual Graduates in IL
Nursing	21,938

View all majors related to Practical Nursing

View Nationwide Practical Nursing Report

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online

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