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
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
Chicago, IL • Accreditation: CCNE
Downers Grove, IL • Accreditation: CCNE
Urbana, IL • Accreditation: CCNE
Danville, IL • Accreditation: CCNE
Chicago, IL • Accreditation: CCNE
River Forest, IL • Accreditation: CCNE
Chicago, IL • Accreditation: CCNE
Chicago, IL • Accreditation: CCNE
Chicago, IL • Accreditation: CCNE
Chicago, IL • Accreditation: CCNE
Chicago, IL • Accreditation: CCNE
Chicago, IL • Accreditation: CCNE
Chicago, IL • Accreditation: CCNE
Chicago, IL • Accreditation: CCNE
Chicago, IL • Accreditation: CCNE
Chicago, IL • Accreditation: CCNE
Chicago, IL • Accreditation: CCNE
Chicago, IL • Accreditation: CCNE
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