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Nursing Science Schools in Illinois

In 2020-2021, 518 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 482
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 22
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 22
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 22
Post-Master’s Certificate 14
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 14

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: 5.4%
  • Black or African American: 11.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 13.7%
  • White: 53.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.5%
  • Other Races: 14.5%
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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
2,816 Total Students

5 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 75%. Graduates earn an average $65,683 after graduation.

138 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
3,779 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 38%. In their early career, Benedictine U grads earn an average salary of $44,569. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

112 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
33,518 Total Students

The 2.50% student loan default rate is lower than average. This public school has an average net price of $13,214. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

27 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
16,769 Total Students

A typical student attending NIU will pay a net price of $13,956. The student loan default rate of 5.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Most students complete their degree in 4.60 years.

#5

Governors State University

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

Graduates earn an average $44,911 after graduation. This public school has an average net price of $10,436. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
206 Total Students

92% of the teachers are full time. In their early career, Trinity College grads earn an average salary of $51,496. The 2.80% student loan default rate is lower than average.

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

100% of students get financical aid. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.20%. The average student takes 4.34 years to complete their degree at SXU.

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. 99% of students get financical aid. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $52,854 a year.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
2,831 Total Students

10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $18,282. The average student takes 4.34 years to complete their degree at North Park.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
20,720 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $47,399 after graduation. 78% of the teachers are full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $20,830.

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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