Best Nursing Schools in Des Plaines, Illinois (2026)
Des Plaines has 3 nursing programs across 2 program types. 2 programs report NCLEX pass rates, averaging 89%. Below are programs ranked by NCLEX performance and tuition.
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Top Nursing Programs in Des Plaines by NCLEX Pass Rate
Ranked by most recent NCLEX-RN first-time pass rate.
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Oakton College — Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
ADN•Des Plaines, IL•$3,985 in / $12,462 out
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Oakton College — Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
CERT•Des Plaines, IL•$3,985 in / $12,462 out
Most Affordable Nursing Schools in Des Plaines
Sorted by lowest available tuition figure.
Oakton College
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. • ADN
$3,985 in / $12,462 out
Oakton College
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. • CERT
$3,985 in / $12,462 out
Oakton College
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. • CERT
$3,985 in / $12,462 out
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