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Nursing Practice programs in Illinois

18 colleges in Illinois offer Nursing Practice, from postbaccalaureate certificate to doctorate (other). The most graduates in 2023-24 came from Chamberlain University-Illinois, Rush University, and University of Illinois Chicago.

Updated · Sources: IPEDS 2023-24, College Scorecard

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Colleges

Sorted by graduates in Nursing Practice. No college pays to be on this list or to rank higher.

  • Chamberlain University-Illinois

    Addison, IL · 4-year · Private for-profit

    Doctorate (professional)
    Average net price
    $31,837
    Graduation rate
    42%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $92,405
  • Rush University

    Chicago, IL · 4-year · Private nonprofit

    Doctorate (professional)
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $75,194
    Median debt
    $21,988
    Undergrads
    138
  • University of Illinois Chicago

    Chicago, IL · 4-year · Public

    Doctorate (professional)
    Average net price
    $10,974
    Graduation rate
    62%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $68,740
  • Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

    Edwardsville, IL · 4-year · Public

    Post-master's certificate Doctorate (other)
    Average net price
    $14,889
    Graduation rate
    57%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $56,346
  • DePaul University

    Chicago, IL · 4-year · Private nonprofit

    Doctorate (professional)
    Average net price
    $30,902
    Graduation rate
    68%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $68,751
  • Bradley University

    Peoria, IL · 4-year · Private nonprofit

    Doctorate (professional)
    Average net price
    $22,719
    Graduation rate
    76%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $66,852
  • Loyola University Chicago

    Chicago, IL · 4-year · Private nonprofit

    Postbaccalaureate certificate Post-master's certificate Doctorate (research)
    Average net price
    $36,079
    Graduation rate
    73%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $71,530
  • Saint Anthony College of Nursing

    Rockford, IL · 4-year · Private nonprofit

    Doctorate (other)
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $77,709
    Median debt
    $20,000
    Undergrads
    172
  • Illinois State University

    Normal, IL · 4-year · Public

    Doctorate (professional)
    Average net price
    $19,398
    Graduation rate
    65%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $62,117
  • Lewis University

    Romeoville, IL · 4-year · Private nonprofit

    Doctorate (other)
    Average net price
    $17,028
    Graduation rate
    67%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $66,099
  • Saint Francis Medical Center College of Nursing

    Peoria, IL · 4-year · Private nonprofit

    Doctorate (other)
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $72,850
    Median debt
    $15,000
    Undergrads
    273
  • Northern Illinois University

    Dekalb, IL · 4-year · Public

    Doctorate (professional)
    Average net price
    $13,391
    Graduation rate
    49%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $57,808
  • Governors State University

    University Park, IL · 4-year · Public

    Doctorate (other)
    Average net price
    $12,329
    Graduation rate
    22%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $58,169
  • North Park University

    Chicago, IL · 4-year · Private nonprofit

    Doctorate (professional)
    Average net price
    $16,948
    Graduation rate
    58%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $59,572
  • St. John's College-Department of Nursing

    Springfield, IL · 4-year · Private nonprofit

    Doctorate (professional)
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $86,331
    Median debt
    $18,750
    Undergrads
    126
  • University of St Francis

    Joliet, IL · 4-year · Private nonprofit

    Doctorate (other)
    Average net price
    $13,006
    Graduation rate
    67%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $63,926
  • Elmhurst University

    Elmhurst, IL · 4-year · Private nonprofit

    Doctorate (professional)
    Average net price
    $24,185
    Graduation rate
    70%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $61,462
  • Millikin University

    Decatur, IL · 4-year · Private nonprofit

    Doctorate (professional)
    Average net price
    $21,989
    Graduation rate
    55%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $51,262

Program 51.3818, CIP 2020. Colleges and award levels from IPEDS 2023-24 completions; costs and outcomes from College Scorecard (June 2026).