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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Listed alphabetically. Inclusion is editorial selection, not a ranking — see our methodology. How schools are selected
Schools (25)
| School | Location | Ownership | Nursing awards / programs | Accreditation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Illinois University Edwardsville | Edwardsville, IL | Public | BSN, ABSN, RN-BSN, MSN-Leadership, Post-Master's, DNP-CRNA, DNP-FNP, DNP-PMHNP, BSN-DNP, MSN-DNP, Doctorate | CCNE, COA |
| St. John's College-Department of Nursing | Springfield, IL | Private nonprofit | BSN, MSN-FNP, DNP | ACEN |
| Trinity College of Nursing & Health Sciences | Rock Island, IL | Private nonprofit | BSN, MSN | CCNE |
| University of Illinois Chicago | Chicago, IL | Public | BSN, RN-BSN, MSN, Direct-Entry MSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, DNP-PMHNP, BSN-DNP, MSN-DNP, PhD | CCNE |
| University of St Francis | Joliet, IL | Private nonprofit | BSN, MSN, MSN-Leadership, Post-Master's-FNP, Post-Master's-PMHNP, Doctorate | CCNE |