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. In addition, we cover how Purdue ranks in comparison to other schools with nursing programs.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for nursing majors, Purdue came in at #65. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Indiana.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Purdue University - Main Campus handed out 185 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is an increase of 11% over the previous year when 166 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 25 students received their master’s degree in nursing from Purdue. This makes it the #325 most popular school for nursing master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 7 students received their doctoral degrees in nursing in 2021, making the school the #261 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 Purdue is $57,612. This is less than $62,880, which is the national median of all nursing majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
Graduates of the master's nursing program at Purdue make a median salary of $92,168. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $94,353.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Purdue, nursing students borrow a median amount of $20,455 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all nursing bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $27,000.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the nursing program at Purdue is $273 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at Purdue University - Main Campus.
Of the 185 nursing students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from Purdue, about 8% were men and 92% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 84% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Purdue University - Main Campus with a bachelor's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 156 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 10 |
Of the 25 students who graduated with a Master’s in nursing from Purdue in 2021, 20% were men and 80% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 92% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Purdue University - Main Campus with a master's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | 224 |
| Communication Sciences | 126 |
| Public Health | 102 |
| Other Health Professions | 42 |
| Dietetics & Clinical Nutrition Services | 34 |
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