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. In addition, we cover how USI ranks in comparison to other schools with nursing programs.
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USI was ranked #228 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for nursing majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #5 in Indiana.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Southern Indiana handed out 203 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is a decrease of 8% over the previous year when 220 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 89 students received their master’s degree in nursing from USI. This makes it the #108 most popular school for nursing master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 4 students received their doctoral degrees in nursing in 2022, making the school the #306 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 USI is $68,945. 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 USI, nursing students borrow a median amount of $12,579 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 $20,508.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the nursing program at USI is $92 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at USI was $704 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $290 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,751 | $21,188 |
| Fees | $870 | $870 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,798 | $10,798 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,450 | $2,450 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 203 nursing majors earned their bachelor's degree from USI. Of these graduates, 9% were men and 91% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at USI are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 92% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Southern Indiana with a bachelor's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 187 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Online degrees for the USI 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 USI Online Learning page.
Nursing majors graduating with a master's degree from USI make a median salary of $113,564 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all nursing graduates with a master's is $106,154.
Of the 98 nursing students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from USI, about 10% were men and 90% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 97% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Southern Indiana with a master's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 95 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at University of Southern Indiana.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 116 |
| Allied Health Professions | 68 |
| Dental Support Services | 56 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 52 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 28 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.