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Registered Nursing Schools in Illinois

17,169 Registered Nursing students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

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 12,316
Associate Degree 2,975
Master’s Degree 1,862
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 10
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 10
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 6
Post-Master’s Certificate 6

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: 6.4%
  • Black or African American: 13.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 13.8%
  • White: 58.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.4%
  • Other Races: 7.6%
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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
50% Graduation Rate
29,481 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 2.60% which is lower than average. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $28,605. 100% of students get financical aid.

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

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $36,434. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.70%. The full-time teacher rate is 50%.

450 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,438 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $18,908. The average student takes 4.00 years to complete their degree at Rasmussen University - Illinois. The full-time teacher rate is 33%.

434 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
12,860 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.20%. 72% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.

430 Degrees in Major Awarded
753 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 8 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.40%.

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

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $49,099 after earning their degree at this institution. It takes the average student 4.51 years to graduate. The 2.50% student loan default rate is lower than average.

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

78% of the teachers are full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 94% of students receive it. Graduates earn an average $47,399 after graduation.

207 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
6,265 Total Students

100% of students get financical aid. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.20%. The full-time teacher rate is 26%.

#9

DePaul University

Chicago
204 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
21,922 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $51,054 after graduation. Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid. The full-time teacher rate is 49%.

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

The student loan default rate of 5.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 99% of students get financical aid. Graduates earn an average $43,408 after graduation.

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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