Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at Chamberlain University-Illinois
Associate's Degree
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
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Compare to Similar Programs in Illinois
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing associates's programs at peer institutions in Illinois (48 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chamberlain University-Illinois | — | $68,489 | — | — |
| Ambria College of Nursing | $75,461 | $86,883 | $36,518 | 0.48 |
| Moraine Valley Community College | $73,137 | $68,578 | $19,345 | 0.26 |
| College of Lake County | $72,472 | $69,609 | $12,005 | 0.17 |
| Joliet Junior College | $71,988 | $68,202 | $18,617 | 0.26 |
| Elgin Community College | $71,721 | $64,055 | $10,793 | 0.15 |
| National Median | $68,409 | — | $20,751 | 0.30 |
Other Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing Programs in Illinois
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Illinois schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ambria College of Nursing Hoffman Estates | — | $75,461 | $36,518 |
| Moraine Valley Community College Palos Hills | $3,822 | $73,137 | $19,345 |
| College of Lake County Grayslake | $4,494 | $72,472 | $12,005 |
| Joliet Junior College Joliet | $4,530 | $71,988 | $18,617 |
| Elgin Community College Elgin | $3,180 | $71,721 | $10,793 |
About This Data
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)
Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Chamberlain University-Illinois, approximately 30% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.
Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.
Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.