We've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Valpo ranks among other schools offering degrees in nursing.
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The bachelor's program at Valpo was ranked #405 on College Factual's Best Schools for nursing list. It is also ranked #10 in Indiana.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Valparaiso University handed out 140 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is a decrease of 3% over the previous year when 145 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of nursing students who receive their bachelor's degree at Valpo is $61,126. This is less than $62,880, which is the national median of all nursing majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Valpo, nursing students borrow a median amount of $27,366 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $27,000 for all nursing majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the nursing program at Valpo is $310 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at Valparaiso University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 140 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in nursing from Valpo. About 14% were men and 86% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 79% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Valparaiso University with a bachelor's in nursing.
Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
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Asian | 2 |
Black or African American | 5 |
Hispanic or Latino | 17 |
White | 111 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
Other Races | 5 |
Related Major | Annual Graduates |
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Health & Medical Administrative Services | 42 |
Health Sciences & Services | 27 |
Allied Health Professions | 19 |
Public Health | 13 |
Bioethics/Medical Ethics | 2 |
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