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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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for nursing majors, IUPUI came in at #88. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Indiana.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis handed out 652 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is an increase of 11% over the previous year when 585 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 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 2022, 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 $68,136. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $74,888 for all nursing students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at IUPUI, nursing students borrow a median amount of $23,101 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 IUPUI is $192 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at IUPUI was $1,084 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $308 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,241 | $32,509 |
| Fees | $1,208 | $1,208 |
| Books and Supplies | $690 | $690 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,010 | $13,010 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,536 | $2,536 |
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Of the 652 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in nursing from IUPUI in 2022, 11% were men and 89% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 76% of 2022 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 | 34 |
| Black or African American | 43 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 49 |
| White | 496 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 26 |
IUPUI does not offer an online option for its nursing bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the IUPUI Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's nursing program at IUPUI make a median salary of $110,592. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all nursing graduates with a master's is $106,154.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 112 nursing majors earned their master's degree from IUPUI. Of these graduates, 13% were men and 87% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 82% of 2022 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 | 4 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 92 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Medicine | 335 |
| Public Health | 202 |
| Allied Health Professions | 179 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 159 |
| Dentistry | 119 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.