Best Nursing Schools Near Urbana, IL (2026)

Updated September 6, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Urbana, Illinois has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs. Urbana has a population of about 38,447. Median household income is $45,854 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 58.4% 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 Urbana

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer nursing programs near Urbana, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Urbana city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

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 Urbana. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

Lakeview College of Nursing

Danville, IL 29.3 miles from Urbana
  • 4 year
  • Accredited
81.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 97%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $84,522
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 1

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Eastern Illinois University

Charleston, IL 43.6 miles from Urbana
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
56.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 57%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $51,989
Avg net price $12,786/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 71%
  • Programs offered: 76

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Millikin University

Decatur, IL 45.2 miles from Urbana
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
51.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 61%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $51,262
Avg net price $21,989/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 74%
  • Programs offered: 71

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Illinois Wesleyan University

Bloomington, IL 49.4 miles from Urbana
  • 4 year
62.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 82%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $70,871
Avg net price $28,199/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 82%
  • Programs offered: 41

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Illinois State University

Normal, IL 50.0 miles from Urbana
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
71.9 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 88%
Graduation rate 65%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $62,117
Avg net price $19,398/yr
Tuition
In‑state$16,144
Out‑of‑state$28,210
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 81%
  • Programs offered: 112

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Olivet Nazarene University

Bourbonnais, IL 74.1 miles from Urbana
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
54.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 63%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $53,213
Avg net price $20,729/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 69%
  • Programs offered: 85

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

St. John's College-Department of Nursing

Springfield, IL 79.5 miles from Urbana
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
97.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 96%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $86,331
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 3

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Saint Francis Medical Center College of Nursing

Peoria, IL 83.9 miles from Urbana
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
92.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 90%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $72,850
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 2

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Illinois schools on the Illinois nursing page.

Nursing Wages Near Urbana

Urbana is part of the Champaign-Urbana, IL metro area (BLS area code 16580). 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 $90,230 Champaign-Urbana, IL $97,335
Licensed Practical Nurse $64,130 Champaign-Urbana, IL $69,180
Nurse Anesthetist $286,830 IL statewide $309,417
Nurse Midwife $120,840 IL statewide $130,356
Nurse Practitioner $137,100 Champaign-Urbana, IL $147,896
Nursing Assistant $39,890 Champaign-Urbana, IL $43,031

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.

Urbana at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 38,447 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $45,854 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 58.4% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 92.7 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024
Nursing-related employment in Champaign County 10,255 workers, 31 establishments BLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited nursing schools are near Urbana, IL?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs near Urbana. The closest is Parkland College in Champaign, IL (5.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Eastern Illinois University (43.6 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying nursing roles near Urbana?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying nursing-related roles near Urbana are: Nurse Anesthetist ($286,830), Nurse Practitioner ($137,100), 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 Champaign instead of Urbana?

Champaign, IL is 4.0 miles from Urbana 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 Urbana an affordable place to study nursing?

Urbana’s median household income of $45,854 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Urbana 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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Other Programs Available in Urbana

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Urbana:

Data verified: September 6, 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.

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