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Registered Nursing Schools in Indiana

5,423 students earned Registered Nursing degrees in Indiana in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, Registered Nursing is the 1st most popular major in the state out of a total 104 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Registered Nursing Majors in Indiana

Registered Nursing majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 3,518
Associate Degree 1,648
Master’s Degree 208
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 35
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 35
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 7
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 7
Post-Master’s Certificate 7
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 7
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 7

Gender Distribution

In Indiana, a registered nursing major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of registered nursing majors in Indiana is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.5%
  • Black or African American: 8.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.1%
  • White: 79.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.3%
  • Other Races: 4.8%
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Jobs for Registered Nursing Grads in Indiana

69,220 people in the state and 3,007,670 in the nation are employed in jobs related to registered nursing.

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Wages for Registered Nursing Jobs in Indiana

Registered Nursing grads earn an average of $64,860 in the state and $75,510 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Indiana that offer registered nursing degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

1,366 Degrees in Major Awarded
63,809 Total Students

30% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 74% get financial aid.

#2

Purdue University Global

Indianapolis
507 Degrees in Major Awarded
43,927 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 57% get financial aid. The student loan default rate is 9.50% which is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 19% are considered full time.

495 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
29,390 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 92% of students receive it. The average student takes 4.56 years to complete their degree at IUPUI. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $42,002 a year.

469 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,944 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $49,124 after graduation. This private school has an average net price of $18,904. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

#5

Marian University

Indianapolis
356 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
3,706 Total Students

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Most students complete their degree in 4.35 years. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

217 Degrees in Major Awarded
81% Graduation Rate
46,655 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 96% are considered full time. The average student takes 4.34 years to complete their degree at Purdue. In their early career, Purdue grads earn an average salary of $54,717.

203 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
21,597 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 81%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. It takes the average student 4.23 years to graduate.

174 Degrees in Major Awarded
41% Graduation Rate
10,829 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 75%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 93% of students receive it. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

169 Degrees in Major Awarded
37% Graduation Rate
9,363 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Graduates earn an average $38,320 after graduation. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.10%.

161 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
2,271 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $18,389. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 50%.

Registered Nursing Careers in IN

Some of the careers registered nursing majors go into include:

Job Title IN Job Growth IN Median Salary
Nursing Instructors and Professors 22% $71,590
Registered Nurses 17% $62,330

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to registered nursing.

Major Annual Graduates in IN
Nursing Research & Other 1,003
Family Practice Nursing 995
Nursing Administration 136
Geriatric Nursing 108
Mental Health Nursing 94
Adult Health Nursing 71
Nursing Practice 69
Nurse Anesthetist 21

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