Nursing Schools in Illinois
37 schools compared · Average earnings $66,182/yr
37 Illinois schools offer Nursing. Earnings in Illinois are in line with the national average, so compare programs on commute, tuition, and fit rather than on statewide outcomes alone.
Schools in IL
37
Avg Grad Earnings
$66,182/yr
-5% vs. national avg
Avg Score
82/100
Top IL Cities
8
with programs
Nursing Programs in Illinois
All 37 Illinois schools offering Nursing, ranked by TradeSchoolOutlook Score. Click a school to see full earnings projections and program details.
Where Nursing Programs Cluster in Illinois
Cities with the most Nursing programs — useful if you want to minimize commute or relocate within state.
| City | Schools | Avg Earnings |
|---|---|---|
| Rockford, IL | 2 | $68,174/yr |
| Hoffman Estates, IL | 1 | $75,461/yr |
| Palos Hills, IL | 1 | $73,137/yr |
| Grayslake, IL | 1 | $72,472/yr |
| Joliet, IL | 1 | $71,988/yr |
| Elgin, IL | 1 | $71,721/yr |
| Palatine, IL | 1 | $70,929/yr |
| Chicago, IL | 1 | $70,086/yr |
Compare Nursing in Other States
Considering a nearby state? Here's how Illinois compares to others with strong Nursing offerings.
Data from College Scorecard, Bureau of Labor Statistics 2024–2034, and DOL RAPIDS.
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