by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how IUPUI ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in nursing.
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IUPUI is in the top 10% of the country for nursing. More specifically it was ranked #94 out of 1,774 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Indiana.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis handed out 585 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is an increase of 11% over the previous year when 525 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 133 students received their master’s degree in nursing from IUPUI. This makes it the #74 most popular school for nursing master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 14 students received their doctoral degrees in nursing in 2021, making the school the #193 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 IUPUI is $56,967. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $62,880 for all nursing students.
Nursing majors graduating with a master's degree from IUPUI make a median salary of $97,482 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 IUPUI, nursing students borrow a median amount of $28,408 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 IUPUI is $192 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 585 nursing majors earned their bachelor's degree from IUPUI. Of these graduates, 12% were men and 88% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 78% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis with a bachelor's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 22 |
| Black or African American | 43 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42 |
| White | 456 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 19 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 133 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in nursing from IUPUI. About 14% were men and 86% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 80% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis with a master's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 13 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 107 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 6 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Medicine | 345 |
| Public Health | 221 |
| Allied Health Professions | 177 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 132 |
| Dentistry | 115 |
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