SIUE School of Nursing's Completion Rates and Affordability Top Best Online Nurse Practitioner Programs in Illinois List

The nursing advocacy organization RegisteredNursing.org released its 2025 Rankings of the Best Online Nurse Practitioner Programs in Illinois and Southern Illinois University Edwardsville's School of Nursing (SON) took second place.

The web platform's rankings act as a guide for subscribing nurse practitioners to discover the top online programs in the state. Programs offered in Illinois are surveyed based on key factors like completion rates, affordability, institutional reputation, program variety, and faculty expertise.

Visit a list of the RegisteredNursing.org data sources and methodology.

Of the 12 Illinois nursing practitioner programs listed, only three were ranked under the category of Best Online Nurse Practitioner Programs in Illinois. The listing mentioned SON's hand-on clinical training and highlighted the Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) specialties in family, pediatric, and psychiatric-mental health. Also recognized was the dual degree option with a Master of Public Health (MPH).

The outreach coordinator, Sally Worthington, of RegisteredNursing.org shared, "This accomplishment is a testament to the outstanding education and support your school provides to its nursing students. We are excited to share your success with prospective students and the nursing community."

PHOTO: 2025 Best Nurse Practitioner Programs Badge issued by RegisteredNursing.org.