by our College Data Analytics TeamWe'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 IUP ranks among other schools offering degrees in nursing.
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The bachelor's program at IUP was ranked #724 on College Factual's Best Schools for nursing list. It is also ranked #38 in Pennsylvania.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Doctor’s Degree Schools | 222 |
| Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools | 423 |
| Best Nursing Graduate Degree Schools | 425 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 467 |
| Best Nursing Schools | 724 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Indiana University of Pennsylvania - Main Campus handed out 144 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is a decrease of 6% over the previous year when 154 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 12 students received their master’s degree in nursing from IUP. This makes it the #445 most popular school for nursing master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 8 students received their doctoral degrees in nursing in 2022, making the school the #246 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of nursing students who receive their bachelor's degree at IUP is $68,936. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $74,888 for all nursing students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at IUP, nursing students borrow a median amount of $37,325 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $20,508 for all nursing majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the nursing program at IUP is $366 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at IUP paid an average of $463 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $322 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,716 | $11,200 |
| Fees | $3,664 | $5,097 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,100 | $1,100 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,802 | $12,802 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,080 | $2,080 |
Learn more about IUP tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 144 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in nursing from IUP. About 14% were men and 86% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at IUP are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 85% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Indiana University of Pennsylvania - Main Campus with a bachelor's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 122 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Online degrees for the IUP nursing bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the IUP Online Learning page.
All of the 18 students who graduated with a Master’s in nursing from IUP in 2022 were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Indiana University of Pennsylvania - Main Campus with a master's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at Indiana University of Pennsylvania - Main Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication Sciences | 51 |
| Public Health | 47 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 31 |
| Allied Health Professions | 14 |
| Medical Illustration & Informatics | 11 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.