Best Online Nursing Programs in West Chicago, IL (2026)

Updated June 11, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

West Chicago, Illinois has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs. West Chicago has a population of about 25,434. Median household income is $100,568 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 32.3% 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 West Chicago

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer nursing programs near West Chicago. Distances are calculated from West Chicago 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 West Chicago. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

College of DuPage

Glen Ellyn, IL 8.8 miles from West Chicago BOC Score47.7
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#2

Elgin Community College

Elgin, IL 9.8 miles from West Chicago BOC Score50.2
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#3

Chamberlain University-Illinois

Addison, IL 10.3 miles from West Chicago BOC Score68.0
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#4

Ambria College of Nursing

Hoffman Estates, IL 12.6 miles from West Chicago BOC Score90.7
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#5

Verve College

Oak Brook, IL 12.9 miles from West Chicago
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Illinois schools on the Illinois nursing page.

Nursing Wages Near West Chicago

West Chicago 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.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Registered Nurse$100,490Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN$96,998
Licensed Practical Nurse$78,070Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN$75,357
Nurse Anesthetist$265,880Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN$256,641
Nurse Midwife$115,500Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN$111,486
Nurse Practitioner$131,740Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN$127,162
Nursing Assistant$46,940Chicago-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.

West Chicago at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population25,434Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$100,568Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+32.3%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)103.6 (above U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Nursing-related employment in DuPage County38,364 workers, 131 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited nursing schools are near West Chicago, IL?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs near West Chicago. The closest is College of DuPage in Glen Ellyn, IL (8.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Verve College (12.9 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying nursing roles near West Chicago?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying nursing-related roles near West Chicago 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 Saint Charles instead of West Chicago?

Saint Charles, IL is 4.7 miles from West Chicago 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 West Chicago an affordable place to study nursing?

West Chicago’s median household income of $100,568 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in West Chicago 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 West Chicago

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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.

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