by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at Prairie State College. It is offered at the Associate’s level. It ranks as high as #32 out of 42 schools (Associate’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Prairie State College among the top schools in the country for nursing, coming in at #1,566 out of 1,956 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Schools | 1,566 of 1,956 |
| Best Nursing Schools in Illinois | 65 of 80 |
| Best Nursing Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 232 of 296 |
The following degree levels are offered in nursing at Prairie State College, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Associate’s | 33 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Prairie State College conferred 33 associate’s degrees in nursing.
Prairie State College is a solid choice among schools offering nursing at the associate’s level. In particular it placed #32 out of 42 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Associate Degree Schools in Illinois | 32 |
| Best Nursing Associate Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 98 |
| Best Nursing Associate Degree Schools | 792 |
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,610 | $10,332 |
| Fees | $732 | $732 |
Learn more about Prairie State College tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 3% of nursing associate’s degrees went to men and 97% went to women.
The majority of nursing associate’s degree graduates at Prairie State College are Black or African American. About 39% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Prairie State College with a associate’s in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 13 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Prairie State College awarded 33 associate’s degrees in registered nursing/registered nurse in the most recent reporting year — 97% to women and 3% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Black or African American (39%).
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