by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual looked at 10 colleges and universities when compiling its 2024 Best Registered Nursing Master's Degree Schools in Illinois ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 1,862 master's degrees in registered nursing during the 2020-2021 academic year.
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The registered nursing master's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. Important measures of a quality registered nursing program can vary widely even among the top schools. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges for a Master's Degree ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for registered nursing students working on their master's degree.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Registered Nursing Master's Degree Schools in Illinois list, to help you choose the best school for you.
Learn about the top ranked colleges and universities for registered nursing students seeking a a master's degree.
Chamberlain University - Illinois is a great decision for individuals interested in a master's degree in registered nursing. Chamberlain - Illinois is a fairly large private for-profit university located in the suburb of Addison.More information about a master’s in registered nursing from Chamberlain University - Illinois
DePaul University is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a master's degree in registered nursing. Located in the large city of Chicago, DePaul is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in registered nursing from DePaul University
University of St Francis is a wonderful decision for students interested in a master's degree in registered nursing. Located in the suburb of Joliet, University of Saint Francis is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a master’s in registered nursing from University of St Francis
It is hard to beat Illinois State University if you want to pursue a master's degree in registered nursing. Located in the suburb of Normal, Illinois State is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in registered nursing from Illinois State University
Located in the small suburb of Bourbonnais, Olivet Nazarene is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a master’s in registered nursing from Olivet Nazarene University
SACN is a fairly small private not-for-profit college located in the medium-sized city of Rockford.More information about a master’s in registered nursing from Saint Anthony College of Nursing
Elmhurst is a small private not-for-profit university located in the large suburb of Elmhurst.More information about a master’s in registered nursing from Elmhurst University
Methodist College is a fairly small private not-for-profit college located in the city of Peoria.More information about a master’s in registered nursing from Methodist College
St. Francis Medical Center College of Nursing is a fairly small private not-for-profit college located in the medium-sized city of Peoria.More information about a master’s in registered nursing from Saint Francis Medical Center College of Nursing
Located in the suburb of Lebanon, McKendree is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a master’s in registered nursing from McKendree University
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One of 23 majors within the Nursing area of study, Registered Nursing has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Family Practice Nurse/Nursing | 2,697 |
| Nursing Science | 482 |
| Nursing Administration | 174 |
| Critical Care Nursing | 11 |
| Geriatric Nurse/Nursing | 9 |
| Adult Health Nurse/Nursing | 7 |
| Other Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 2 |
