Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing bachelor's degree programs in Illinois
Compare 33 reporting programs using the same federal field and bachelor's degree credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.
Highest reported earnings in Illinois
Each bar uses the same field, credential, state and earnings year.
1Benedictine UniversityLisle · $17,188 federal debt$97,9342Chamberlain University-IllinoisAddison · $39,146 federal debt$96,1323Chicago State UniversityChicago · $51,937 federal debt$92,0244Governors State UniversityUniversity Park · $27,342 federal debt$88,3915Loyola University ChicagoChicago · $27,000 federal debt$87,9226University of St FrancisJoliet · $30,700 federal debt$87,3837Rasmussen University-IllinoisRockford · $39,232 federal debt$87,3308Saint Xavier UniversityChicago · $27,188 federal debt$87,1709University of Illinois ChicagoChicago · $20,500 federal debt$87,03710Bradley UniversityPeoria · $27,000 federal debt$86,941
CAREER CONTEXT IN IL
What related occupations pay in Illinois
These are common occupational matches for this field, ranked by the strength of the federal education-to-occupation match.
25-1072Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary
- State median wage
- $79,150
- Middle 50% wage range
- $61,060–$94,750
- State employment
- 4,940
- Projected growth
- +17.1%
- Annual openings
- 8,500
29-1141Registered Nurses
- State median wage
- $95,990
- Middle 50% wage range
- $80,020–$105,960
- State employment
- 138,910
- Projected growth
- +5.6%
- Annual openings
- 180,800
29-1171Nurse Practitioners
- State median wage
- $130,680
- Middle 50% wage range
- $113,320–$142,000
- State employment
- 9,270
- Projected growth
- +41.0%
- Annual openings
- 29,400
11-9111Medical and Health Services Managers
- State median wage
- $117,850
- Middle 50% wage range
- $94,530–$164,440
- State employment
- 22,460
- Projected growth
- +24.2%
- Annual openings
- 62,300
29-1151Nurse Anesthetists
- State median wage
- $286,830
- Middle 50% wage range
- $209,370–$315,650
- State employment
- 1,140
- Projected growth
- +9.7%
- Annual openings
- 2,400
29-1161Nurse Midwives
- State median wage
- $120,840
- Middle 50% wage range
- $97,130–$138,120
- State employment
- 280
- Projected growth
- +11.5%
- Annual openings
- 400
Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in Illinois; they are not earnings or placement rates for graduates of these programs. Wage ranges show the distribution across workers, not an entry-to-experienced career path. Growth and annual openings are national 2025–35 projections. BLS reports openings in thousands; DegreeVerdict displays the corresponding job count. These figures provide labor-market context and are not used in DegreeVerdict payoff or ROI calculations.
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A quick read on Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing in Illinois
What do Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing bachelor's degree graduates earn in Illinois?
Across 33 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $83,867 four years after completion.
How much federal debt is reported for these programs?
The median is $27,000 among the 32 programs reporting federal debt.
Which Illinois colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?
The table compares the same federal field, credential and earnings year. Benedictine University has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.