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Best Nursing Associate Degree Schools in Indiana

2023 Best Nursing Associate Degree Schools in Indiana

6 Colleges
$57,601 Avg Salary
$21,889 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Nursing Associate Degree School for You

Out of the majors we analyze each year, nursing was the most popular one in Indiana. In total, 7,922 people earned a degree or certificate in the field from a school in Indiana.

It's not easy to decide which program to enroll in when you have so many options available. You can choose a traditional brick and mortar school, or with the growth of online education, you can attend a school half-way across the country without even leaving your house. Also there are many trade schools that offer short-term programs that open up more career options.

The Best Nursing Associate Degree Schools in Indiana ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 6 schools in Indiana to see which associate degree programs offered the best educational experiences for students. Factors related to overall quality of the school, post-graduation earnings, average student debt, and more accumulated were considered when coming up with this list.

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2023 Best Nursing Associate Degree Schools in Indiana

Check out the nursing associate degree programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.

Top Indiana Schools for an Associate in Nursing

#1

Ivy Tech Community College

Indianapolis, IN

Our 2023 rankings named Ivy Tech Community College the best school in Indiana for nursing students working on their associate degree. Ivy Tech Community College is a very large public school located in the large city of Indianapolis.

After completing their Associate Degree, nursing graduates from Ivy Tech Community College carry an average student debtload of $20,860.

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Out of the 6 schools in Indiana that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Saint Francis - Fort Wayne landed the # 2 spot on the list. University of St. Francis Fort Wayne is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Fort Wayne.

The average amount in student loans that nursing majors at University of St. Francis Fort Wayne take out while working on their Associate Degree is $34,934.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Bethel University - Mishawaka. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Nursing Associate Degree Schools in Indiana list. Located in the small city of Mishawaka, Bethel University is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

The average amount in student loans that nursing majors at Bethel University take out while working on their Associate Degree is $30,537.

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#4

Vincennes University

Vincennes, IN

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Vincennes University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Nursing Associate Degree Schools in Indiana list. Located in the remote town of Vincennes, Vincennes University is a public college with a fairly large student population.

After completing their Associate Degree, nursing graduates from Vincennes University carry an average student debtload of $22,045.

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#5

Fortis College - Indianapolis

Indianapolis, IN

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Fortis College - Indianapolis. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Nursing Associate Degree Schools in Indiana list. Located in the city of Indianapolis, Fortis College - Indianapolis is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

While working on their Associate Degree, nursing majors at Fortis College - Indianapolis accumulate an average of around $39,557 in student debt.

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#6

Purdue University Global

Indianapolis, IN

Purdue University Global landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best associate degree nursing programs. Located in the city of Indianapolis, Purdue University Global is a public college with a very large student population.

After completing their Associate Degree, nursing graduates from Purdue University Global carry an average student debtload of $35,688. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $157, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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Best Nursing Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

Explore all the Best Nursing Colleges in the Great Lakes Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Michigan 7,345
Ohio 13,973
Illinois 21,938
Wisconsin 5,410

One of 30 majors within the area of study, nursing has other similar majors worth exploring.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Health & Medical Administrative Services 89,359
Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services 84,492
Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants 84,274
Allied Health Professions 82,308
Public Health 40,596

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 6 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to Aleksahgabrielle.

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