Registered Nursing at Purdue University Global
What traits are you looking for in a school for Registered Nursing, consider the program at Purdue University Global. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Purdue University Global is in West Lafayette, IN.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 220 registered nursing degrees were awarded at Purdue University Global.
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Online Class Availability at Purdue University Global
Online coursework is an option at Purdue University Global. Among 45,588 students, 45,429 (100%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 159 (0%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Registered Nursing graduates at Purdue University Global, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Registered Nursing graduates at Purdue University Global are 89% women (196) and 11% men (24).
Registered Nursing Associate’s Program at Purdue University Global
Of the 73 associate’s registered nursing graduates at Purdue University Global, 88% were women (64) and 12% were men (9).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Registered Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Purdue University Global.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 49 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 11 |
| Black / African American | 4 |
| Two or More Races | 5 |
| Unknown | 4 |
Minority students account for 27% of Registered Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Purdue University Global, below the national average of 43%.*
Registered Nursing Bachelor’s Program at Purdue University Global
Among the 147 bachelor’s registered nursing graduates at Purdue University Global, 90% were women (132) and 10% were men (15).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Registered Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Purdue University Global.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 87 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 19 |
| Black / African American | 22 |
| Asian | 8 |
| Two or More Races | 4 |
| Unknown | 7 |
Minority students account for 36% of Registered Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Purdue University Global, lower than the national average of 43%.*
*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 Purdue University Global work across a variety of fields. Below are the top-paying careers for Registered Nursing majors, 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
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