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. We've also included details on how PFW ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in nursing.
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The bachelor's program at PFW was ranked #1,279 on College Factual's Best Schools for nursing list. It is also ranked #27 in Indiana.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Purdue University Fort Wayne handed out 48 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is a decrease of 47% over the previous year when 90 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of nursing students who receive their bachelor's degree at PFW is $53,059. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $62,880 for all nursing students.
Nursing majors graduating with a master's degree from PFW make a median salary of $103,165 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all nursing graduates with a master's is $94,353.
While getting their bachelor's degree at PFW, nursing students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is about the same as the median debt load of allnursing bachelor's degree recipients across the nation.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at Purdue University Fort Wayne.
Of the 48 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Nursing from PFW in 2020-2021, 8% were men and 92% 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 Purdue University Fort Wayne with a bachelor's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 38 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication Sciences | 33 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 10 |
| Dental Support Services | 3 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 1 |
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