by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 35 schools in Illinois to determine which ones were the best for bachelor's degree seekers in the field of registered nursing. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 12,316 bachelor's degrees in registered nursing during the 2020-2021 academic year.
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The registered nursing bachelor'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. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.
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 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 bachelor's degree.
The registered nursing school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Registered Nursing Bachelor's Degree Schools in Illinois.
In addition to our rankings, you can take two colleges and compare them based on the criteria that matters most to you in our unique tool, College Combat. Test it out when you get a chance! You may also want to bookmark the link and share it with others who are trying to make the college decision.
The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a bachelor's degree in registered nursing.
It is hard to beat Loyola University Chicago if you wish to pursue a bachelor's degree in registered nursing. Located in the large city of Chicago, Loyola Chicago is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in registered nursing from Loyola University Chicago
Every student pursuing a degree in a bachelor's degree in registered nursing has to check out Oak Point University. Oak Point is a small private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of Oak Brook.More information about a bachelor’s in registered nursing from Oak Point University
Chamberlain University - Illinois is a good decision for individuals pursuing a bachelor'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 bachelor’s in registered nursing from Chamberlain University - Illinois
It is hard to beat University of Illinois at Chicago if you want to pursue a bachelor's degree in registered nursing. UIC is a very large public university located in the large city of Chicago.More information about a bachelor’s in registered nursing from University of Illinois at Chicago
Located in the city of Peoria, Bradley is a private not-for-profit university with a medium-sized student population.More information about a bachelor’s in registered nursing from Bradley University
Located in the suburb of Normal, Illinois State is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in registered nursing from Illinois State University
SACN is a fairly small private not-for-profit college located in the midsize city of Rockford.More information about a bachelor’s in registered nursing from Saint Anthony College of 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 bachelor’s in registered nursing from University of St Francis
Located in the suburb of Edwardsville, SIUE is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in registered nursing from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Located in the large suburb of Romeoville, Lewis is a private not-for-profit university with a medium-sized student population.More information about a bachelor’s in registered nursing from Lewis University
Explore all the Best Registered Nursing Schools in the Great Lakes Area or other specific states within that region.
Registered Nursing is one of 23 different types of Nursing programs to choose from.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Other Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 13 |
