Accredited Nursing Schools & Programs in Illinois
There are currently 222 accredited nursing programs evaluated across Illinois. Choosing the right program requires analyzing key metrics such as institutional accreditation, hands-on clinical hours, total program tuition, and first-time NCLEX exam pass rates.
Illinois nursing programs balance robust academic curricula with extensive clinical training requirements enforced by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR), supporting major healthcare employers throughout the Chicago metropolitan area.
All Illinois Nursing Programs
Chicago, IL • Accreditation: CCNE
Chicago, IL • Accreditation: CCNE
Bradley University
ABSNPeoria, IL • Accreditation: CCNE
Quincy, IL • Accreditation: CCNE
Blackburn College
ABSNCarlinville, IL • Accreditation: CCNE
Black Hawk College
ABSNMoline, IL • Accreditation: CCNE
Belleville, IL • Accreditation: CCNE
Aurora University
ABSNAurora, IL • Accreditation: CCNE
Augustana College
ABSNRock Island, IL • Accreditation: CCNE
Chicago, IL • Accreditation: CCNE
Chicago, IL • Accreditation: CCNE
Adler University
ABSNChicago, IL • Accreditation: CCNE
Tinley Park, IL • Accreditation: CCNE
Cameo Beauty Academy
ABSNOak Lawn, IL • Accreditation: CCNE
Chicago, IL • Accreditation: CCNE
Chicago, IL • Accreditation: CCNE
Chicago, IL • Accreditation: CCNE
Chicago, IL • Accreditation: CCNE
Downers Grove, IL • Accreditation: CCNE
Chicago, IL • Accreditation: CCNE
Galesburg, IL • Accreditation: CCNE
Capri Beauty College
ABSNOak Forest, IL • Accreditation: CCNE
Chicago, IL • Accreditation: CCNE
Villa Park, IL • Accreditation: CCNE
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