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
Crystal Lake, IL • Accreditation: CCNE
College of DuPage
ABSNGlen Ellyn, IL • Accreditation: CCNE
East-West University
ABSNChicago, IL • Accreditation: CCNE
Charleston, IL • Accreditation: CCNE
Elgin, IL • Accreditation: CCNE
Elmhurst University
ABSNElmhurst, IL • Accreditation: CCNE
Eureka College
ABSNEureka, IL • Accreditation: CCNE
Crystal Lake, IL • Accreditation: CCNE
Fox College
ABSNTinley Park, IL • Accreditation: CCNE
Evanston, IL • Accreditation: CCNE
Lisle, IL • Accreditation: CCNE
DePaul University
ABSNChicago, 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
River Forest, IL • Accreditation: CCNE
Chicago, IL • Accreditation: CCNE
Danville, IL • Accreditation: CCNE
Urbana, IL • Accreditation: CCNE
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