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Best Colleges for Associate Degree
in Registered Nursing

52 colleges ranked by graduate median earnings. Filter by acceptance rate, tuition, deadlines, SAT & ACT — updated for 2026 admissions.

52 Colleges
📍 Illinois
🎓 Associate Degree

Showing 1–24 of 52 colleges in Illinois

Ambria College of Nursing
Hoffman Estates, Illinois
🏢 Private Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
N/A
Grad earnings
$67,290
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
Rolling admissions — apply anytimeFee $100
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Oakton College
Des Plaines, Illinois
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$11,344/yr
Grad earnings
$47,852
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
Rolling admissions — apply anytime
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College of DuPage
Glen Ellyn, Illinois
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$13,314/yr
Grad earnings
$46,909
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
Rolling admissions — apply anytime
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Elgin Community College
Elgin, Illinois
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$9,837/yr
Grad earnings
$45,516
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
Rolling admissions — apply anytime
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McHenry County College
Crystal Lake, Illinois
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$12,971/yr
Grad earnings
$45,143
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
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College of Lake County
Grayslake, Illinois
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$10,969/yr
Grad earnings
$43,424
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
Rolling admissions — apply anytime
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Joliet Junior College
Joliet, Illinois
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$9,757/yr
Grad earnings
$42,889
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
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Morton College
Cicero, Illinois
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$12,170/yr
Grad earnings
$42,406
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
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Triton College
River Grove, Illinois
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$11,608/yr
Grad earnings
$41,728
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
Rolling admissions — apply anytime
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Kishwaukee College
Malta, Illinois
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$14,504/yr
Grad earnings
$39,657
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
Rolling admissions — apply anytime
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Frequently asked questions

How many colleges offer Associate Degree in Registered Nursing in Illinois?
52 colleges and universities currently offer Associate Degree programs in Registered Nursing in Illinois, based on the latest US Department of Education College Scorecard data.
Which college has the highest graduate earnings for Registered Nursing in Illinois?
Chamberlain University-Illinois leads with median graduate earnings of $92,405 ten years after enrollment for Associate Degree graduates.
Which Registered Nursing colleges in Illinois have rolling admissions?
Colleges with rolling admissions accept applications year-round, including Chamberlain University-Illinois, Ambria College of Nursing, William Rainey Harper College, Oakton College. Rolling admissions is ideal for students who missed regular deadlines.
What SAT score do I need for Registered Nursing programs?
SAT requirements vary widely by college selectivity. Use the "My SAT score" filter above to see only colleges where your score meets or exceeds the average admitted student, from open-admission colleges to highly selective universities.

Careers after Associate Degree in Registered Nursing

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