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Nursing Science Schools in Illinois

Jobs for Nursing Science Grads in Illinois

There are 151,910 people in the state and 3,663,650 people in the nation working in Nursing Science jobs.

Nursing Science Jobs Nationwide vs. IL

Wages for Nursing Science Jobs in Illinois

In this state, Nursing Science grads earn an average of $93,381. Nationwide, they make an average of $101,017.

Nursing Science Wages Nationwide vs. IL

There are 9 colleges in Illinois that offer Nursing Science degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 9 below:

#1

Rush University

Chicago

Graduates earn a median salary of $88,901 in their first year after graduation.

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

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $51,737 a year. With an admission rate of 77%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 69%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $45,902 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 70%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 70%.

#5

Governors State University

University Park

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $43,030 after earning their degree at this institution. 59% of full-time students return after their first year. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $11,320 a year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $62,811 in their first year after graduation.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $45,365 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 73%, getting in takes some planning. 69% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $50,272 a year. The school admits about 86% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 74%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $50,621 in their first year after graduation. About 81% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 84%.

Nursing Science Careers in IL

Some of the careers Nursing Science 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
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

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