South Suburban College
Published tuition$5,093 - $12,683
Online programsYes
Best Online Nursing Programs in Calumet City, IL (2026)
Calumet City, Illinois has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs, with tuition ranging from $5,093 to $12,683 per year for indexed programs. Calumet City has a population of about 35,253. Median household income is $53,991 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 20.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area, the top-earning nursing-related role is Nurse Anesthetist at a median $265,880 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Nursing Schools to Calumet City
The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer nursing programs near Calumet City. Distances are calculated from Calumet City city center.
How We Rank Schools
Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:
- Graduation rate 30%
- Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
- Average net price (lower is better) 20%
- Retention rate 15%
- Fully online availability 10%
Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Calumet City. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Prairie State College
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CAAN Academy of Nursing
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Moraine Valley Community College
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Morton College
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Illinois schools on the Illinois nursing page.
Nursing Wages Near Calumet City
Calumet City is part of the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area (BLS area code 16980). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Illinois statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $100,490 | Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $96,998 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $78,070 | Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $75,357 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $265,880 | Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $256,641 |
| Nurse Midwife | $115,500 | Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $111,486 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $131,740 | Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $127,162 |
| Nursing Assistant | $46,940 | Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $45,309 |
Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.
Calumet City at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 35,253 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $53,991 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 20.5% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 103.6 (above U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Nursing-related employment in Cook County | 166,621 workers, 764 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Calumet City-Area Cities With Nursing Programs
- Dolton, IL – 2.7 mi away (22,891 pop)
- South Holland, IL – 2.9 mi away (21,817 pop)
- Hammond, IN – 3.1 mi away (77,134 pop)
- Lansing, IL – 3.4 mi away (28,086 pop)
- Munster, IN – 5.2 mi away (22,825 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited nursing schools are near Calumet City, IL?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs near Calumet City. The closest is South Suburban College in South Holland, IL (3.5 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Morton College (18.2 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying nursing roles near Calumet City?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying nursing-related roles near Calumet City are: Nurse Anesthetist ($265,880), Nurse Practitioner ($131,740), Nurse Midwife ($115,500). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Illinois statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Should I look at programs in Dolton instead of Calumet City?
Dolton, IL is 2.7 miles from Calumet City and has its own set of local nursing programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.
Is Calumet City an affordable place to study nursing?
Calumet City’s median household income of $53,991 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Calumet City while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Illinois public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.
How do I verify a program is accredited?
Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.
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Data verified: June 11, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.