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Practical Nursing in Illinois

Practical Nursing Schools in Illinois

7,060 students earned Practical Nursing degrees in Illinois in the 2021-2022 year.

In this state, Practical Nursing is the 1st most popular major out of a total 48 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Practical Nursing Majors in Illinois

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 5,882
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 1,178
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 1,178

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 6.1%
  • Black or African American: 18.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 19.1%
  • White: 51.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.2%
  • Other Races: 5.5%
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Jobs for Practical Nursing Grads in Illinois

In this state, there are 81,480 people employed in jobs related to a practical nursing degree, compared to 2,152,650 nationwide.

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Wages for Practical Nursing Jobs in Illinois

In this state, practical nursing grads earn an average of $28,810. Nationwide, they make an average of $29,580.

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There are 10 colleges in Illinois that offer practical nursing degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

511 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,117 Total Students

51% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $6,235. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1.

380 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,015 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 29%. The student loan default rate is 2.00% which is lower than average. This public school has an average net price of $6,856.

#3

Kaskaskia College

Centralia
271 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,282 Total Students

A typical student attending Kaskaskia College will pay a net price of $6,064. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $31,561 after earning their degree at this institution. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

262 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,840 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 81% of students receive it. The 3.40% student loan default rate is lower than average. In their early career, LLCC grads earn an average salary of $30,266.

#5

John A Logan College

Carterville
246 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,954 Total Students

A typical student attending John A Logan College will pay a net price of $5,616. 38% of the teachers are full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 63% get financial aid.

239 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,697 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 63% get financial aid. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.90%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $33,109 a year.

223 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,551 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 37% are considered full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $26,742 after earning their degree at this institution. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $4,140.

#8

College of DuPage

Glen Ellyn
212 Degrees in Major Awarded
20,849 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.00%. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 59% of students receive it.

194 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,433 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $6,277. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 25% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1.

188 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,213 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. In their early career, SWIC grads earn an average salary of $29,006. 51% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

Practical Nursing Careers in IL

Some of the careers practical nursing majors go into include:

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
Nursing Assistants 5% $27,860
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 2% $50,420

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to practical nursing.

Major Annual Graduates in IL
Health/Medical Admin Services 4,184
Allied Health Services 2,871
Allied Health Professions 2,281
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science 778
Dental Support Services 747
Health Sciences & Services 543
Bodywork & Therapeutic Services 388
Mental & Social Health Services 169

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