Registered Nursing at Ball State University
If you plan to study Registered Nursing, take a look at what Ball State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Ball State University is located in Muncie, IN.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 196 registered nursing degrees were awarded at Ball State University.
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Online Class Availability at Ball State University
Many students take online classes at Ball State University. Among 21,089 students, 5,957 (28%) studied exclusively online and 7,416 (35%) took at least some classes online.
Registered Nursing Rankings at Ball State University
These rankings give you a sense of how Ball State University’s Registered Nursing program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Indiana | #7 of 31 |
| Best Value | Indiana | #15 of 31 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #48 of 306 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #149 of 292 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #485 of 1,861 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1046 of 1,843 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Indiana | #7 of 31 |
| Best Value | Indiana | #15 of 31 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #48 of 306 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #149 of 292 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #485 of 1,861 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1046 of 1,843 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Registered Nursing graduates at Ball State University, by degree type.
Program-wide, Registered Nursing graduates at Ball State University are 91% women (179) and 9% men (17).
Registered Nursing Bachelor’s Program at Ball State University
Among the 159 bachelor’s registered nursing degrees awarded at Ball State University, 91% were women (144) and 9% were men (15).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Registered Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Ball State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 127 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 8 |
| Black / African American | 8 |
| Asian | 5 |
| Two or More Races | 9 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 19% of Registered Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Ball State University, lower than the national average of 43%.*
Registered Nursing Master’s Program at Ball State University
Of the 37 master’s registered nursing graduates at Ball State University, 95% were women (35) and 5% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Registered Nursing master’s degree recipients at Ball State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 34 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 5% of Registered Nursing master’s degree recipients at Ball State University, below the national average of 39%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Best-Paid Careers for Registered Nursing Graduates
Students who finish Registered Nursing program at Ball State University pursue many career paths. Below are the highest-paying careers for Registered Nursing graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Registered Nurses | $105,741 |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,718 |
| Critical Care Nurses | $65,103 |
| Acute Care Nurses | $56,247 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialists | $52,889 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.