by our College Data Analytics TeamNursing draws students to programs nationwide. This ranking identifies the schools that graduate the most nursing students each year.
College Factual ranked the 83 nursing schools in Illinois by the number of degrees they award each year.
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The colleges and universities below are the most popular for nursing majors in Illinois, ranked by the number of degrees they award each year.
Leading the list of the most popular nursing schools is Chamberlain College Of Nursing Illinois. Chamberlain College Of Nursing Illinois is a private for-profit school located in the suburb of Addison. Chamberlain College Of Nursing Illinois graduated around 13,026 nursing students in the most recent data year. Read the full nursing report for Chamberlain College Of Nursing Illinois
A rank of #2 makes Rasmussen College Illinois one of the most popular schools for nursing. Located in the city of Rockford, Rasmussen College Illinois is a private for-profit university. Rasmussen College Illinois graduated around 691 nursing students in the most recent data year. Read the full nursing report for Rasmussen College Illinois
University Of Illinois At Chicago ranks #3 for nursing by yearly graduations. University Of Illinois At Chicago is a public school located in the city of Chicago. During the most recent year for which we have data, roughly 579 students earned a degree in nursing from this school. Get the full nursing details for University Of Illinois At Chicago
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is one of the most popular nursing schools, landing the #4 spot this year. Located in the suburb of Edwardsville, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is a public university. Southern Illinois University Edwardsville graduated around 435 nursing students in the most recent data year. See more about nursing at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Rush University ranks #5 for nursing by yearly graduations. Set in the city of Chicago, Rush University is a private not-for-profit institution. During the most recent year for which we have data, roughly 387 students earned a degree in nursing from this school. Get the full nursing details for Rush University
Loyola University Chicago ranked #6 on our list of the most popular nursing schools. Loyola University Chicago is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Chicago. Loyola University Chicago graduated around 386 nursing students in the most recent data year. Get the full nursing details for Loyola University Chicago
Illinois State University comes in at #7 for nursing this year. Set in the suburb of Normal, Illinois State University is a public institution. During the most recent year for which we have data, roughly 336 students earned a degree in nursing from this school. See more about nursing at Illinois State University
Elmhurst College ranked #8 on our list of the most popular nursing schools. Elmhurst College is a private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Elmhurst. During the most recent year for which we have data, roughly 219 students earned a degree in nursing from this school. See more about nursing at Elmhurst College
Lewis University placed #9 for nursing by yearly graduations. Set in the suburb of Romeoville, Lewis University is a private not-for-profit institution. This school awarded about 210 nursing degrees in the most recent year. See more about nursing at Lewis University
Depaul University placed #10 for nursing by yearly graduations. Located in the city of Chicago, Depaul University is a private not-for-profit university. This school awarded about 203 nursing degrees in the most recent year. See more about nursing at Depaul University
Aurora University placed #11 for nursing by yearly graduations. Located in the suburb of Aurora, Aurora University is a private not-for-profit university. Aurora University graduated around 192 nursing students in the most recent data year. See more about nursing at Aurora University
Methodist College placed #12 for nursing by yearly graduations. Set in the city of Peoria, Methodist College is a private not-for-profit institution. This school awarded about 183 nursing degrees in the most recent year. Read the full nursing report for Methodist College
City Colleges Of Chicago Malcolm X College placed #13 for nursing by yearly graduations. Set in the city of Chicago, City Colleges Of Chicago Malcolm X College is a public institution. During the most recent year for which we have data, roughly 178 students earned a degree in nursing from this school. Read the full nursing report for City Colleges Of Chicago Malcolm X College
Northern Illinois University placed #14 for nursing by yearly graduations. Set in the suburb of Dekalb, Northern Illinois University is a public institution. Northern Illinois University graduated around 163 nursing students in the most recent data year. Read the full nursing report for Northern Illinois University
Bradley University comes in at #15 for nursing this year. Set in the city of Peoria, Bradley University is a private not-for-profit institution. Bradley University graduated around 160 nursing students in the most recent data year. Get the full nursing details for Bradley University
Saint Xavier University landed the #16 spot among the most popular nursing schools. Located in the city of Chicago, Saint Xavier University is a private not-for-profit university. During the most recent year for which we have data, roughly 152 students earned a degree in nursing from this school. Get the full nursing details for Saint Xavier University
Saint Francis Medical Center College Of Nursing placed #17 for nursing by yearly graduations. Set in the city of Peoria, Saint Francis Medical Center College Of Nursing is a private not-for-profit institution. During the most recent year for which we have data, roughly 144 students earned a degree in nursing from this school. Get the full nursing details for Saint Francis Medical Center College Of Nursing
University Of St Francis landed the #18 spot among the most popular nursing schools. University Of St Francis is a private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Joliet. This school awarded about 135 nursing degrees in the most recent year. Read the full nursing report for University Of St Francis
Olivet Nazarene University ranked #19 on our list of the most popular nursing schools. Located in the suburb of Bourbonnais, Olivet Nazarene University is a private not-for-profit university. Olivet Nazarene University graduated around 132 nursing students in the most recent data year. Read the full nursing report for Olivet Nazarene University
Joliet Junior College comes in at #20 for nursing this year. Set in the suburb of Joliet, Joliet Junior College is a public institution. This school awarded about 112 nursing degrees in the most recent year. Get the full nursing details for Joliet Junior College
Lincoln Land Community College landed the #21 spot among the most popular nursing schools. Set in the rural area of Springfield, Lincoln Land Community College is a public institution. This school awarded about 111 nursing degrees in the most recent year. Get the full nursing details for Lincoln Land Community College
Mckendree University landed the #22 spot among the most popular nursing schools. Located in the suburb of Lebanon, Mckendree University is a private not-for-profit university. During the most recent year for which we have data, roughly 101 students earned a degree in nursing from this school. Read the full nursing report for Mckendree University
Benedictine University placed #23 for nursing by yearly graduations. Set in the suburb of Lisle, Benedictine University is a private not-for-profit institution. This school awarded about 92 nursing degrees in the most recent year. Read the full nursing report for Benedictine University
College Of Dupage ranked #24 on our list of the most popular nursing schools. Set in the suburb of Glen Ellyn, College Of Dupage is a public institution. During the most recent year for which we have data, roughly 86 students earned a degree in nursing from this school. Get the full nursing details for College Of Dupage
Southwestern Illinois College comes in at #25 for nursing this year. Set in the suburb of Belleville, Southwestern Illinois College is a public institution. During the most recent year for which we have data, roughly 86 students earned a degree in nursing from this school. Read the full nursing report for Southwestern Illinois College
These schools also rank among the most popular for nursing this year:
These schools also graduate students in nursing every year and are worth a look:
| Rank | School | Location | Nursing Graduations |
|---|---|---|---|
| #76 | Trinity Christian College | Palos Heights, IL | 19 |
| #77 | Roosevelt University | Chicago, IL | 17 |
| #78 | Chicago State University | Chicago, IL | 16 |
| #79 | South Suburban College | South Holland, IL | 16 |
| #80 | Graham Hospital School Of Nursing | Canton, IL | 12 |
| #81 | Caan Academy Of Nursing | Matteson, IL | 10 |
| #82 | Carl Sandburg College | Galesburg, IL | 10 |
| #83 | Wheaton College Illinois | Wheaton, IL | 7 |
This list is compiled by College Factual. The ranking reflects yearly graduations in the major, drawn from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS).
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