Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at University of Illinois Chicago

First Professional Degree

Location: Chicago, IL•In-State Tuition: $14,338•Out-of-State Tuition: $29,360•Admission Rate: 79%•Avg SAT: 1242
Median Earnings (1yr)
$107,171
25th percentile (60th in IL)
Sample Size
140
Adequate data

Earnings Distribution

How University of Illinois Chicago graduates compare to all programs nationally

University of Illinois Chicago graduates earn $107k, placing them in the 25th percentile of all registered nursing, nursing administration, nursing research and clinical nursing professional programs nationally.

Compare to Similar Programs in Illinois

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing professional's programs at peer institutions in Illinois (10 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
University of Illinois Chicago$107,171———
National Median$118,394———

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 University of Illinois Chicago, approximately 50% 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.