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Nursing Science Schools in Illinois

In <nil>, 462 students earned their Nursing Science degrees in IL.

As a degree choice, Nursing Science is the 4th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Nursing Science Majors in Illinois

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 437
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 14
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 14
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 14
Post-Master’s Certificate 11
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 11

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 7.1%
  • Black or African American: 15.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 11.5%
  • White: 53.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.9%
  • Other Races: 11.3%
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Jobs for Nursing Science Grads in Illinois

131,210 people in the state and 3,007,670 in the nation are employed in jobs related to nursing science.

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Wages for Nursing Science Jobs in Illinois

A typical salary for a nursing science grad in the state is $69,310, compared to a typical salary of $75,510 nationwide.

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

#1

Rush University

Chicago
192 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,889 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 67%. 5 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $70,482 a year.

138 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
3,378 Total Students

13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 40%. In their early career, Benedictine U grads earn an average salary of $47,725.

112 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
34,199 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. It takes the average student 4.51 years to graduate. The student loan default rate is 0.70% which is lower than average.

27 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
16,234 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $14,266. 99% of students get financical aid.

#5

Governors State University

University Park
18 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,395 Total Students

The 2.50% student loan default rate is lower than average. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 89% of students receive it. 10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
133 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $54,375 a year.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
3,749 Total Students

The 1.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $48,646 after earning their degree at this institution. An average student at SXU will pay a net price of $13,326.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
17,498 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 47%. 99% of students get financical aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
2,749 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 1.20% which is lower than average. This private institution charges an average net price of $18,956. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $47,121 a year.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
20,233 Total Students

In their early career, Illinois State grads earn an average salary of $50,073. The average student takes 4.32 years to complete their degree at Illinois State. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 95% of students receive it.

Nursing Science Careers in IL

Some of the careers nursing science majors go into include:

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
Registered Nurses 15% $72,250
Nursing Instructors and Professors 15% $63,490

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

Major Annual Graduates in IL
Registered Nursing 17,159
Family Practice Nursing 2,764
Nursing Practice 1,091
Nursing Administration 185
Nursing Research & Other 101
Nurse Anesthetist 48
Mental Health Nursing 26
Critical Care Nursing 13

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