2024 Best Nursing Science Schools in Illinois
10
Colleges in Illinois
462
Nursing Science Degrees Awarded
A degree in
nursing science is more popular than many other degrees. In fact, it ranks #162 out of 1506 on popularity of all such degrees in the nation. So, you have a fair amount of options to choose from when looking for a school.
For its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 10 schools in Illinois to determine which ones were the best for nursing science students pursuing a degree. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 462 degrees in nursing science during the 2021-2022 academic year.
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Choosing a Great Nursing Science School
The nursing science program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Nursing Science rankings. For our Best Overall Nursing Science School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.
You may want to choose one of the degree levels below to find the schools of most interest to you.
Pick Your Nursing Science Degree Level
When choosing the right school for you, it's important to arm yourself with all the facts you can. To that end, we've created a number of major-specific rankings, including this Best Nursing Science Schools in Illinois list to help you make the college decision.
More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.
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Featured Nursing Science Programs
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
BS in Nursing - RN to BSN
With the affordable and transfer-friendly online RN to BSN program at Southern New Hampshire University, you can build upon your prior educational journey and enhance your professional experience in a program designed to fit around your schedule.
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BS in Nursing - RN to BSN - Accelerated RN to MSN
At Southern New Hampshire University, we understand the demands placed on today's nursing professionals. When it comes to your education, consider saving money and time by electing the RN to MSN pathway. Eligible students will complete graduate courses within their undergraduate program. This pathway allows you to gain a BSN along the way and ultimately shorten your time within the MSN Nursing Education or Population Healthcare tracks.
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Best Schools for Nursing Science in Illinois
If you aren't interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the nursing science degrees they offer, see the list below.
10 Top Illinois Schools in Nursing Science
Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
8th
Most Popular In IL
Loyola University Chicago is a wonderful option for students interested in a degree in nursing science. Located in the city of Chicago, Loyola Chicago is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #137 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Loyola Chicago is a great university overall.
There were about 2 nursing science students who graduated with this degree at Loyola Chicago in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in nursing science from Loyola University ChicagoDoctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In IL
179
Nursing Science Degrees Awarded
Rush University is one of the best schools in the country for getting a degree in nursing science. Located in the city of Chicago, Rush University is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.
There were approximately 179 nursing science students who graduated with this degree at Rush University in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in nursing science from Rush UniversityDoctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
3rd
Most Popular In IL
113
Nursing Science Degrees Awarded
University of Illinois at Chicago is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a degree in nursing science. UIC is a very large public university located in the large city of Chicago. A Best Colleges rank of #192 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means UIC is a great university overall.
There were approximately 113 nursing science students who graduated with this degree at UIC in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in nursing science from University of Illinois at ChicagoEvery student pursuing a degree in nursing science needs to check out Illinois State University. Located in the medium-sized suburb of Normal, Illinois State is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #231 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Illinois State is a great university overall.
There were approximately 2 nursing science students who graduated with this degree at Illinois State in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in nursing science from Illinois State UniversityLocated in the large city of Chicago, North Park is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. This university ranks 43rd out of 85 schools for overall quality in the state of Illinois.
There were roughly 6 nursing science students who graduated with this degree at North Park in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in nursing science from North Park UniversitySXU is a small private not-for-profit university located in the city of Chicago. This university ranks 32nd out of 85 schools for overall quality in the state of Illinois.
There were about 18 nursing science students who graduated with this degree at SXU in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in nursing science from Saint Xavier UniversityMaster's Degree
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In IL
60
Nursing Science Degrees Awarded
Located in the suburb of Lisle, Benedictine U is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. This university ranks 27th out of 85 colleges for overall quality in the state of Illinois.
There were approximately 60 nursing science students who graduated with this degree at Benedictine U in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in nursing science from Benedictine UniversityMaster's Degree
Highest Degree Type
5th
Most Popular In IL
35
Nursing Science Degrees Awarded
GSU is a small public university located in the rural area of University Park. This university ranks 66th out of 85 colleges for overall quality in the state of Illinois.
There were approximately 35 nursing science students who graduated with this degree at GSU in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in nursing science from Governors State UniversityMaster's Degree
Highest Degree Type
4th
Most Popular In IL
33
Nursing Science Degrees Awarded
NIU is a large public university located in the small suburb of Dekalb. A Best Colleges rank of #550 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means NIU is a great university overall.
There were approximately 33 nursing science students who graduated with this degree at NIU in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in nursing science from Northern Illinois UniversityLocated in the city of Rock Island, Trinity College is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population.
There were roughly 14 nursing science students who graduated with this degree at Trinity College in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in nursing science from Trinity College of Nursing & Health Sciences
