Rock Valley College
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Best Online Nursing Programs in Machesney Park, IL (2026)
Machesney Park, Illinois has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs, with tuition ranging from $16,699 to $25,508 per year for indexed programs. Machesney Park has a population of about 22,744. Median household income is $74,244 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 18.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Illinois, the top-earning nursing-related role is Nurse Anesthetist at a median $286,830 annually (BLS, May 2025).
Closest Nursing Schools to Machesney Park
The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer nursing programs near Machesney Park. Distances are calculated from Machesney Park 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 Machesney Park. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Rasmussen University-Illinois
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Stautzenberger College-Rockford Career College
Published tuition$16,699 - $25,508
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Blackhawk Technical College
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Kishwaukee College
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Illinois schools on the Illinois nursing page.
Nursing Wages Near Machesney Park
Machesney Park is part of the Rockford, IL metro area (BLS area code 40420). 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 | $80,930 | Rockford, IL | $87,777 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $70,090 | Rockford, IL | $76,020 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $286,830 | IL statewide | $311,095 |
| Nurse Midwife | $120,840 | IL statewide | $131,063 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $127,720 | Rockford, IL | $138,525 |
| Nursing Assistant | $40,140 | Rockford, IL | $43,536 |
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.
Machesney Park at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 22,744 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $74,244 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 18.1% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 92.2 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Nursing-related employment in Winnebago County | 13,479 workers, 46 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Machesney Park-Area Cities With Nursing Programs
- Loves Park, IL – 2.6 mi away (23,413 pop)
- Rockford, IL – 7.7 mi away (286,727 pop)
- Beloit, WI – 10.8 mi away (63,470 pop)
- Belvidere, IL – 11.3 mi away (25,070 pop)
- Janesville, WI – 22.0 mi away (70,299 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited nursing schools are near Machesney Park, IL?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs near Machesney Park. The closest is Rock Valley College in Rockford, IL (4.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Kishwaukee College (30.5 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying nursing roles near Machesney Park?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying nursing-related roles near Machesney Park are: Nurse Anesthetist ($286,830), Nurse Practitioner ($127,720), Nurse Midwife ($120,840). 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 Loves Park instead of Machesney Park?
Loves Park, IL is 2.6 miles from Machesney Park 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 Machesney Park an affordable place to study nursing?
Machesney Park’s median household income of $74,244 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Machesney Park 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.