Nurse Practitioner Programs in Illinois: 20 Colleges and Schools
20 Illinois schools reported nurse practitioner completions to NCES IPEDS for 2024, graduating 3,654 students: 5 public, 14 private nonprofit, 1 private for-profit, grouped below by city.
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · Illinois · CIP 51.3805
20 schools in Illinois graduated 3,654 NPs in 2024, out of 532 schools nationally. By type: 5 public, 14 private nonprofit, 1 private for-profit. Credentials offered: doctorate (18), certificate (11), master's (8).
The largest program is Chamberlain University-Illinois in Addison with 2,959 graduates. The full list is grouped by city so you can find one near you.
Who runs the 20 Illinois schools
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Largest programs in Illinois
| # | School | City | 2024 graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chamberlain University-Illinois | Addison | 2,959 |
| 2 | Rush University | Chicago | 227 |
| 3 | University of Illinois Chicago | Chicago | 102 |
| 4 | Southern Illinois University Edwardsville | Edwardsville | 88 |
| 5 | Bradley University | Peoria | 66 |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions
All programs in Illinois by city
| School | Type | Credentials | 2024 graduates | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago · 6 schools | ||||
| Rush University | Private nonprofit | doctorate | 227 | Website ↗ |
| University of Illinois Chicago | Public | doctorate | 102 | Website ↗ |
| DePaul University | Private nonprofit | master's, certificate, doctorate | 47 | Website ↗ |
| Loyola University Chicago | Private nonprofit | certificate, master's, doctorate | 33 | Website ↗ |
| North Park University | Private nonprofit | master's, doctorate | 16 | Website ↗ |
| Saint Xavier University | Private nonprofit | master's, certificate | 11 | Website ↗ |
| Peoria · 2 schools | ||||
| Bradley University | Private nonprofit | master's, certificate, doctorate | 66 | Website ↗ |
| Saint Francis Medical Center College of Nursing | Private nonprofit | doctorate | 5 | Website ↗ |
| Addison · 1 school | ||||
| Chamberlain University-Illinois | Private for-profit | master's, certificate, doctorate | 2,959 | Website ↗ |
| Bourbonnais · 1 school | ||||
| Olivet Nazarene University | Private nonprofit | master's, certificate | 58 | Website ↗ |
| Decatur · 1 school | ||||
| Millikin University | Private nonprofit | doctorate | 2 | Website ↗ |
| Dekalb · 1 school | ||||
| Northern Illinois University | Public | doctorate | 4 | Website ↗ |
| Edwardsville · 1 school | ||||
| Southern Illinois University Edwardsville | Public | certificate, doctorate | 88 | Website ↗ |
| Elmhurst · 1 school | ||||
| Elmhurst University | Private nonprofit | doctorate | 0 | Website ↗ |
| Joliet · 1 school | ||||
| University of St Francis | Private nonprofit | certificate, doctorate | 2 | Website ↗ |
| Normal · 1 school | ||||
| Illinois State University | Public | certificate, doctorate | 6 | Website ↗ |
| Rockford · 1 school | ||||
| Saint Anthony College of Nursing | Private nonprofit | doctorate | 10 | Website ↗ |
| Romeoville · 1 school | ||||
| Lewis University | Private nonprofit | certificate, doctorate | 6 | Website ↗ |
| Springfield · 1 school | ||||
| St. John's College-Department of Nursing | Private nonprofit | master's, doctorate | 9 | Website ↗ |
| University Park · 1 school | ||||
| Governors State University | Public | certificate, doctorate | 3 | Website ↗ |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · 20 schools · type is institution control · a listing is not a statement of accreditation or state approval
Nearby states
| State | Schools | 2024 graduates | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 20 | 3,654 | this page |
| Indiana | 19 | 663 | Programs in Indiana → |
| Wisconsin | 16 | 496 | Programs in Wisconsin → |
| Missouri | 13 | 591 | Programs in Missouri → |
| Kentucky | 11 | 484 | Programs in Kentucky → |
| Iowa | 9 | 176 | Programs in Iowa → |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · bordering states
Questions about NP programs in Illinois
- How many NP programs are in Illinois?
- 20 colleges and schools reported nurse practitioner completions to NCES IPEDS for 2024, graduating 3,654 students.
- Which Illinois program is the largest?
- Chamberlain University-Illinois in Addison, with 2,959 graduates in 2024, followed by Rush University in Chicago (227).
- Are Illinois programs mostly public?
- 5 public, 14 private nonprofit, 1 private for-profit of the 20 schools.
- What does an NP earn in Illinois?
- Typical NP pay in Illinois is $130,680 a year (BLS OES May 2025), against $132,300 nationally.