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 #385 on College Factual's Best Schools for nursing list. It is also ranked #8 in Indiana.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 299 |
| Best Nursing Schools | 385 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Indiana Wesleyan University handed out 133 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is a decrease of 15% over the previous year when 157 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of nursing students who receive their bachelor's degree at IWU is $73,557. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $74,888 for all nursing students.
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.
Part-time undergraduates at IWU paid an average of $1,113 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $31,168 | $31,168 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,384 | $1,384 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,554 | $10,554 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,084 | $2,084 |
Learn more about IWU tuition and fees.
Of the 133 nursing students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from IWU, about 16% were men and 84% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at IWU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 88% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Indiana Wesleyan University with a bachelor's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 117 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Online degrees for the IWU 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 IWU Online Learning page.
Nursing majors graduating with a master's degree from IWU make a median salary of $107,199 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all nursing graduates with a master's is $106,154.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at Indiana Wesleyan University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mental & Social Health Services | 81 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 13 |
| Health/Medical Prep Programs | 10 |
| Allied Health Professions | 6 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.