Find nationally accredited DNP programs

Open up new career possibilities with a PhD in Nursing

Earn your Doctor of Nursing Practice degree online or in a classroom setting


Benefits of Illinois DNP Programs


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Illinois depending on level of education. Salary

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Having a DNP degree can open up advanced career opportunities in nursing education, clinical practice,
medical research and health care administration

List of Universities in Illinois That Offer CCNE Accredited DNP Programs

Complete list of schools in Illinois with fully accredited Doctor of Nursing Practice programs:

What Prerequisites Are Required Before
Applying For DNP Programs?

Before applying for admission to a DNP program the individual must currently hold at least a Bachelor's level degree. Many programs require PhD candidates to already have their Master's degree.

While entrance requirements differ at every school, many programs will evaluate prospective students based on GRE score, GPA in under-graduate and graduate coursework and years of experience working as a licensed registered nurse.

Admissions personnel also look for candidates who possess strong math skills, knowledge of research methodology and excellent critical thinking abilities.

DNP Programs in Illinois (IL)

Obtain your PhD in Nursing and give yourself more opportunity for career advancement.

You can apply your education to different fields outside of nursing. You can also choose to focus on managerial roles, such as nurse administrator or director of nursing.

Having an advanced degree also allows you to apply for jobs as a professor of nursing or an advanced nurse practitioner who specializes in one particular field.

There are many different career paths in the health care industry. Earning your PhD in Nursing will better equip you to handle new challenges.

Browse our free directory of Illinois DNP programs to find the PhD in nursing program that is right for you. Advanced nursing degree programs can also be completed online.

PhD Nursing Resources


American Nurses Association
DNP Fact Sheet


Find Online DNP Programs
From Accredited Universities

Request more information about online DNP programs from these
top online schools:

Walden University Online
Doctoral Degrees

National Directory of DNP Programs