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Jobs for Nursing Practice Grads in Illinois

173,020 people in the state and 4,229,490 in the nation are employed in jobs related to Nursing Practice.

Nursing Practice Jobs Nationwide vs. IL

Wages for Nursing Practice Jobs in Illinois

Nursing Practice grads earn an average of $98,620 in the state and $105,928 nationwide.

Nursing Practice Wages Nationwide vs. IL

There are 8 colleges in Illinois that offer Nursing Practice degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 8 below:

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $83,585 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 89%, getting in takes some planning. 77% of full-time students return after their first year.

#2

Rush University

Chicago

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $88,901 a year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $47,662 in their first year after graduation. About 78% of those who apply are admitted. 78% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $48,249 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 97%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 72%.

#5

DePaul University

Chicago

Graduates earn a median salary of $47,990 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 74%, getting in takes some planning. 87% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $51,073 a year. The school admits about 77% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 84%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $50,621 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 81%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 84%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $72,613 a year. The school admits about 100% of applicants. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $27,811 a year.

Nursing Practice Careers in IL

Some of the careers Nursing Practice majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Critical Care Nurses 14% $65,103
Clinical Nurse Specialists 12% $52,889
Registered Nurses 10% $105,741
Medical and Health Services Managers 9% $129,557
Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary 6% $69,718
Acute Care Nurses 4% $56,247
Nurse Practitioners 3% $147,651
Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses 0% $143,854

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Nursing Practice.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Community Health & Preventive Medicine 2,571
Clinical Research Coordinator 347
Clinical & Hospital Pharmacy 20
Bioethics/Medical Ethics 5

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