Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.

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)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Chamberlain University-Illinois$68,489
Ambria College of Nursing$75,461$86,883$36,5180.48
Moraine Valley Community College$73,137$68,578$19,3450.26
College of Lake County$72,472$69,609$12,0050.17
Joliet Junior College$71,988$68,202$18,6170.26
Elgin Community College$71,721$64,055$10,7930.15
National Median$68,409$20,7510.30

Other Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing Programs in Illinois

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Illinois schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (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.