by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. See how Valpo stacks up against peers offering nursing.
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Valpo ranks competitively among schools offering nursing. In particular, it placed #369 out of 1,046 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #5 in Indiana.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Indiana | 5 |
| Best Nursing Schools in Indiana | 5 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 5 |
| Best Value Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Indiana | 21 |
| Best Value Nursing Schools in Indiana | 22 |
| College Major Best Value | 22 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 35 |
| Best Nursing Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 47 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 47 |
| Best Value Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 104 |
| Best Value Nursing Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 219 |
| College Major Best Value | 219 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Valparaiso University awarded 112 bachelor’s degrees in nursing.
Nursing graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Valpo earn a median of $72,340 a year. This is above $66,064, the median for all majors at Valpo.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Valpo, nursing graduates take on a median debt of $27,366 in student loans. This is higher than $26,724, the typical median for all majors at Valpo.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $43,400 | $46,940 |
| Fees | $1,510 | $1,510 |
Learn more about Valpo tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 13% of nursing bachelor’s degrees went to men and 87% went to women.
The largest share of nursing bachelor’s degree graduates at Valpo were White. Approximately 77% of graduates fell into 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 | 3 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 86 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the nursing majors at Valparaiso University.
The nursing program at Valpo offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 112 |
| Family Practice Nurse/Nursing | 7 |
Valpo awarded 112 degrees in registered nursing/registered nurse in the most recent reporting year — 87% to women and 13% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (77%).
Valpo conferred 7 degrees in family practice nurse/nursing in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (86%).