Top PhD Programs in Illinois
Research doctorates in nursing science.
4 schools in Illinois reported PhD-level nursing awards to IPEDS or have a verified PhD program profile; 1 program has a verified profile. PhD in Nursing in all states
Data last reviewed: October 6, 2026
Sources: IPEDS (U.S. Dept. of Education) / CCNE directory / official school websites
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Listed alphabetically. Inclusion is editorial selection, not a ranking — see our methodology. How schools are selected
Verified program profiles (1)
Individual programs whose details we verified on the school's own website, each fact with a source.
| Program | School | Award / pathway | Format | Tuition (basis) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing | University of Illinois Chicago | PhD | On-campus | $7,930 per semester |
Schools (4)
| School | Location | Ownership | Nursing awards / programs | Accreditation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loyola University Chicago | Chicago, IL | Private nonprofit | BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-Leadership, MSN-WHNP, Grad Cert, PhD, PhD-PMHNP | CCNE |
| McKendree University | Lebanon, IL | Private nonprofit | BSN, MSN, PhD-Leadership | CCNE |
| Rush University | Chicago, IL | Private nonprofit | MSN, Post-Master's, DNP, PhD | 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 |