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.
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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
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Rush University
Chicago, IL · 4-year · Private nonprofit
Doctorate (professional)- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $75,194
- Median debt
- $21,988
- Undergrads
- 138
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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
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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
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DePaul University
Chicago, IL · 4-year · Private nonprofit
Doctorate (professional)- Average net price
- $30,902
- Graduation rate
- 68%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $68,751
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Bradley University
Peoria, IL · 4-year · Private nonprofit
Doctorate (professional)- Average net price
- $22,719
- Graduation rate
- 76%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $66,852
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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
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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
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Illinois State University
Normal, IL · 4-year · Public
Doctorate (professional)- Average net price
- $19,398
- Graduation rate
- 65%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $62,117
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Lewis University
Romeoville, IL · 4-year · Private nonprofit
Doctorate (other)- Average net price
- $17,028
- Graduation rate
- 67%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $66,099
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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
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Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL · 4-year · Public
Doctorate (professional)- Average net price
- $13,391
- Graduation rate
- 49%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $57,808
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Elmhurst University
Elmhurst, IL · 4-year · Private nonprofit
Doctorate (professional)- Average net price
- $24,185
- Graduation rate
- 70%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $61,462
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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).