McHenry County College’s nursing program was ranked Number 1 out of 112 the State of Illinois by Nursing Explorer.
98.8 % was the score for MCC students. The state average NCLEX pass rate in 2025 was 85.9%.
The article points to a disadvantage of earning an Illinois nursing degree: “you cannot automatically work in other states without applying separately for licensure in each one. This can add time and cost if you plan to relocate or work across state borders.”
