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Top MSN Programs in Illinois

Master's degrees in nursing: nurse practitioner, education, leadership, informatics and entry-level tracks.

25 schools in Illinois reported MSN-level nursing awards to IPEDS or have a verified MSN program profile; 3 programs have a verified profile. MSN Programs in all states

Data last reviewed: October 6, 2026

Sources: IPEDS (U.S. Dept. of Education) / CCNE directory / ACEN directory / official school websites

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25 schools · 3 verified program profiles · page 2 of 2

Listed alphabetically. Inclusion is editorial selection, not a ranking — see our methodology. How schools are selected

Schools (25)

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

PublicUniversityEdwardsville, IL

The SIUE School of Nursing, on the Edwardsville campus, offers a traditional BS in nursing, a post-baccalaureate accelerated BS, an online accelerated RN to BS option and Doctor of Nursing Practice programs including family nurse practitioner, psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner, nurse anesthesia and post-master's options.

7 verified program profiles

BSN, ABSN, RN-BSN, MSN-Leadership, Post-Master's, DNP-CRNA, DNP-FNP, DNP-PMHNP, BSN-DNP, MSN-DNP, Doctorate

CCNE: MSN, DNP, Post-Master's, BSNCOA

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St. John's College-Department of Nursing

Private nonprofitSpecialized institutionSpringfield, IL

St. John's College-Department of Nursing is a private nonprofit specialized institution in Springfield, IL. It reported 51 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN-FNP, DNP

ACEN: DNP, MSN, BSN

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Trinity College of Nursing & Health Sciences

Private nonprofitSpecialized institutionRock Island, IL

Trinity College of Nursing & Health Sciences is a private nonprofit specialized institution in Rock Island, IL. It reported 65 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN

CCNE: BSN, MSN

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University of Illinois Chicago campus

University of Illinois Chicago

PublicUniversityChicago, IL

The UIC College of Nursing offers BSN, graduate-entry MSN, DNP, PhD and certificate programs, with programs delivered at its Chicago campus and four regional campuses (Peoria, Rockford, Springfield, Urbana). Its baccalaureate, master's, DNP and post-graduate APRN certificate programs are CCNE-accredited.

8 verified program profiles

BSN, RN-BSN, MSN, Direct-Entry MSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, DNP-PMHNP, BSN-DNP, MSN-DNP, PhD

CCNE: BSN, MSN, DNP, Post-Master's

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University of St Francis campus

University of St Francis

Private nonprofitUniversityJoliet, IL

University of St Francis is a private nonprofit university in Joliet, IL. It reported 154 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN, MSN-Leadership, Post-Master's-FNP, Post-Master's-PMHNP, Doctorate

CCNE: BSN, MSN, DNP, Post-Master's

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