by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Purdue University Global. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s, Associate’s levels, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #2 out of 5 schools (Associate’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Purdue University Global highly for nursing, placing at #1,057 out of 1,956 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Schools | 1,057 of 1,956 |
| Best Nursing Schools in Indiana | 12 of 30 |
| Best Nursing Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 141 of 296 |
The following degree levels are granted in nursing at Purdue University Global, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 147 |
| Associate’s | 73 |
| Master’s | 572 |
| Professional Certificate | 326 |
During the most recent reporting year, Purdue University Global awarded 147 bachelor’s degrees in nursing.
Purdue University Global is in the top 10% of the country for nursing at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #11 out of 28 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Indiana | 11 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 85 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 622 |
Nursing graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Purdue University Global report a median salary of $107,995 a year. This is higher than $57,862, the median for all majors at Purdue University Global.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Purdue University Global, nursing graduates take on a median debt of $38,512 in student loans. This is above $38,033, the typical median for all majors at Purdue University Global.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,080 | $13,356 |
| Fees | $21 | $1,056 |
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Among recent graduates, 10% of nursing bachelor’s degrees went to men and 90% went to women.
The majority of nursing bachelor’s degree graduates at Purdue University Global were White. Roughly 59% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Purdue University Global with a bachelor’s in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 22 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19 |
| White | 87 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 11 |
Purdue University Global awarded 147 bachelor’s completions in registered nursing/registered nurse in the most recent reporting year — 90% to women and 10% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (59%).
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Purdue University Global conferred 73 associate’s degrees in nursing.
Purdue University Global ranks competitively among schools offering nursing at the associate’s level. Specifically, it ranked #2 out of 5 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Associate Degree Schools in Indiana | 2 |
| Best Nursing Associate Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 59 |
| Best Nursing Associate Degree Schools | 511 |
For the most recent academic year available, 12% of nursing associate’s degrees went to men and 88% went to women.
The largest share of nursing associate’s degree graduates at Purdue University Global are White. Approximately 67% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Purdue University Global with a associate’s in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 49 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 9 |
Purdue University Global awarded 73 associate’s degrees in registered nursing/registered nurse recently — 88% to women and 12% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (67%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Purdue University Global. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Nursing | 572 |
| Professional Certificate Degrees in Nursing | 326 |
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