by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Valpo ranks among other schools offering degrees in nursing.
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The bachelor's program at Valpo was ranked #428 on College Factual's Best Schools for nursing list. It is also ranked #9 in Indiana.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Doctor’s Degree Schools | 194 |
| Best Nursing Graduate Degree Schools | 308 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 321 |
| Best Nursing Schools | 428 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Valparaiso University handed out 147 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is an increase of 5% over the previous year when 140 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of nursing students who receive their bachelor's degree at Valpo is $73,747. This is less than $74,888, which is the national median of all nursing majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Valpo, nursing students borrow a median amount of $35,406 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $20,508 for all nursing majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the nursing program at Valpo is $310 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Valpo paid an average of $1,840 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $45,136 | $45,136 |
| Fees | $1,452 | $1,452 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,306 | $13,306 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,620 | $1,620 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 147 nursing majors earned their bachelor's degree from Valpo. Of these graduates, 13% were men and 87% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 77% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Valparaiso University with a bachelor's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 113 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Online degrees for the Valpo nursing bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Valpo Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at Valparaiso University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 35 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 28 |
| Allied Health Professions | 27 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 8 |
| Public Health | 6 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.