Find Schools

Study Area & Zipcode

Nursing in Indiana

Find Schools Near

Nursing Schools in Indiana

7,957 students earned Nursing degrees in Indiana in the 2020-2021 year.

A Nursing major is the 1st most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Nursing Majors in Indiana

Nursing majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 4,455
Associate Degree 1,648
Master’s Degree 1,452
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 190
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 190
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 190
Post-Master’s Certificate 177
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 177
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 35
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 35

Gender Distribution

In Indiana, a nursing major is more popular with women than with men.

undefined

Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of nursing majors in Indiana is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.4%
  • Black or African American: 8.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.8%
  • White: 76.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.4%
  • Other Races: 4.8%
undefined

Jobs for Nursing Grads in Indiana

82,110 people in the state and 3,609,760 in the nation are employed in jobs related to nursing.

undefined

Wages for Nursing Jobs in Indiana

In this state, nursing grads earn an average of $101,720. Nationwide, they make an average of $106,910.

undefined

There are 10 colleges in Indiana that offer nursing degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

1,366 Degrees in Major Awarded
63,809 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 30% are considered full time. Graduates earn an average $28,384 after graduation. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#2

Purdue University Global

Indianapolis
1,207 Degrees in Major Awarded
43,927 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 28 to 1. 57% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Graduates earn an average $30,111 after graduation.

816 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,944 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 85% of students receive it. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 100%.

738 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
29,390 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 4.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. It takes the average student 4.56 years to graduate. This public school has an average net price of $12,416.

633 Degrees in Major Awarded
37% Graduation Rate
9,363 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 82% get financial aid. In their early career, Purdue Northwest grads earn an average salary of $38,320. The full-time teacher rate is 100%.

#6

Marian University

Indianapolis
387 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
3,706 Total Students

55% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate of 3.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The average student takes 4.35 years to complete their degree at Marian.

332 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
10,203 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 96% of students receive it. The full-time teacher rate is 100%. Most students complete their degree in 4.45 years.

283 Degrees in Major Awarded
41% Graduation Rate
10,829 Total Students

75% of the teachers are full time. 93% of students get financical aid. The average student takes 4.35 years to complete their degree at Indiana State.

227 Degrees in Major Awarded
81% Graduation Rate
46,655 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.34 years to graduate. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $13,377. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1.

#10

University of Indianapolis

Indianapolis
212 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
5,638 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. This private institution charges an average net price of $19,808.

Nursing Careers in IN

Some of the careers nursing majors go into include:

Job Title IN Job Growth IN Median Salary
Nurse Practitioners 39% $102,390
Nursing Instructors and Professors 22% $71,590
Medical and Health Services Managers 22% $90,410
Nurse Anesthetists 17% $153,350
Registered Nurses 17% $62,330
Nurse Midwives 13% $110,150

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to nursing.

Major Annual Graduates in IN
Health/Medical Admin Services 1,799
Allied Health Professions 1,253
Health Sciences & Services 1,155
Public Health 860
Mental & Social Health Services 823
Rehabilitation Professions 499
Medicine 494
Communication Sciences 480

View all majors related to Nursing

View Nationwide Nursing Report

References

More about our data sources and methodologies.

Featured Schools

Find Schools Near You

Our free school finder matches students with accredited colleges across the U.S.