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 IWU ranks among other schools offering degrees in nursing.
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The bachelor's program at IWU was ranked #330 on College Factual's Best Schools for nursing list. It is also ranked #6 in Indiana.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools | 163 |
| Best Nursing Graduate Degree Schools | 206 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 271 |
| Best Nursing Schools | 330 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Indiana Wesleyan University - National & Global handed out 401 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is a decrease of 14% over the previous year when 469 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 312 students received their master’s degree in nursing from IWU. This makes it the #26 most popular school for nursing master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 19 students received their doctoral degrees in nursing in 2022, making the school the #155 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Nursing majors who earn their bachelor's degree from IWU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $73,557 a year. This is less than $74,888, which is the national median of all nursing majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at IWU, nursing students borrow a median amount of $38,771 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 IWU is $450 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at IWU paid an average of $362 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,680 | $8,680 |
| Fees | $800 | $800 |
| Books and Supplies | $264 | $264 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 401 students earned a bachelor's degree in nursing from IWU. About 93% of these graduates were women and the other 7% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 74% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Indiana Wesleyan University - National & Global with a bachelor's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 65 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 298 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 23 |
IWU 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 IWU Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's nursing program at IWU make a median salary of $107,199. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all nursing graduates with a master's is $106,154.
For the most recent academic year available, 11% of nursing master's degrees went to men and 89% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 81% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Indiana Wesleyan University - National & Global with a master's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 38 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 249 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at Indiana Wesleyan University - National & Global.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 103 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 38 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 27 |
| Bioethics/Medical Ethics | 26 |
| Allied Health Professions | 17 |