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Registered Nursing Schools in Illinois

In <nil>, 15,995 students earned their Registered Nursing degrees in IL.

As a degree choice, Registered Nursing is the 1st most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Registered Nursing Majors in Illinois

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 11,119
Associate Degree 3,116
Master’s Degree 1,732
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 16
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 16
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 12
Post-Master’s Certificate 12

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 7.0%
  • Black or African American: 14.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 13.8%
  • White: 56.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.5%
  • Other Races: 7.4%
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Jobs for Registered Nursing Grads in Illinois

In this state, there are 131,210 people employed in jobs related to a registered nursing degree, compared to 3,007,670 nationwide.

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Wages for Registered Nursing Jobs in Illinois

A typical salary for a registered nursing 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 registered nursing degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

9,596 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
27,744 Total Students

The average student takes 4.00 years to complete their degree at Chamberlain - Illinois. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 94% of students receive it. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.50%.

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.13 years. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $55,895 after earning their degree at this institution.

450 Degrees in Major Awarded
17% Graduation Rate
2,577 Total Students

The average student takes 4.00 years to complete their degree at Rasmussen University - Illinois. This private institution charges an average net price of $18,181. 97% of students get financical aid.

434 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
13,010 Total Students

72% of the teachers are full time. The 2.50% student loan default rate is lower than average. 99% of students get financical aid.

#5

Oak Point University

Oak Brook
430 Degrees in Major Awarded
566 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.50%. The full-time teacher rate is 87%. The student to faculty ratio is 7 to 1.

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

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $11,329. Of all the students who attend this school, 81% get financial aid. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $52,246 a year.

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

76% of the teachers are full time. In their early career, Illinois State grads earn an average salary of $50,073. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 95% of students receive it.

207 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
6,165 Total Students

20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 26%. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $17,285.

#9

DePaul University

Chicago
204 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
21,670 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $54,399 a year. The student loan default rate of 1.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

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

This public school has an average net price of $14,266. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.10%. 99% of students get financical aid.

Registered Nursing Careers in IL

Some of the careers registered nursing 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 registered nursing.

Major Annual Graduates in IL
Family Practice Nursing 2,764
Nursing Practice 1,091
Nursing Science 518
Nursing Administration 185
Nursing Research & Other 101
Nurse Anesthetist 48
Mental Health Nursing 26
Critical Care Nursing 13

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