by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at Purdue Northwest. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #3 out of 28 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Purdue Northwest as a strong choice for nursing, ranked #494 out of 1,956 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Schools | 494 of 1,956 |
| Best Nursing Schools in Indiana | 4 of 30 |
| Best Nursing Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 39 of 296 |
The following degree levels are offered in nursing at Purdue Northwest, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 346 |
| Master’s | 88 |
| Professional Certificate | 5 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Purdue University Northwest handed out 346 bachelor’s degrees in nursing.
Purdue Northwest is in the top 15% of the country for nursing at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #3 out of 28 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Indiana | 3 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 25 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 318 |
Nursing majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Purdue Northwest earn a median of $75,243 a year. This is higher than $63,767, the median for all majors at Purdue Northwest.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Purdue Northwest, nursing students accumulate a median of $24,552 in student loans. This is lower than $25,083, the typical median for all majors at Purdue Northwest.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,268 | $14,683 |
| Fees | $821 | $821 |
Read more about Purdue Northwest tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 16% of nursing bachelor’s degrees went to men and 84% went to women.
The largest share of nursing bachelor’s degree graduates at Purdue Northwest were White. Roughly 53% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Purdue University Northwest with a bachelor’s in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 27 |
| Black or African American | 40 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 71 |
| White | 182 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 26 |
Purdue Northwest granted 214 bachelor’s completions in registered nursing, nursing administration, nursing research and clinical nursing, other in the most recent reporting year — 84% to women and 16% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (53%).
Purdue Northwest granted 132 bachelor’s completions in registered nursing/registered nurse in the most recent reporting year — 85% to women and 15% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (52%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Purdue Northwest. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Nursing | 88 |
| Professional Certificate Degrees in Nursing | 5 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
