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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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Programs
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Program types
89%
Avg NCLEX rate
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With NCLEX data

Top Nursing Programs in Des Plaines by NCLEX Pass Rate

Ranked by most recent NCLEX-RN first-time pass rate.

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

Programs in Des Plaines by Type

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