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2026 Best Registered Nursing Schools in Indiana

28 Colleges in the United States
4,728 Registered Nursing Degrees Awarded
$79,647 Avg Early-Career Salary

Registered Nursing programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. The schools below stand out for the quality of their registered nursing programs.

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 34 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for registered nursing students pursuing a degree.

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Best Schools for Registered Nursing in Indiana

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall registered nursing education in Indiana.

Top Schools in Registered Nursing

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Purdue University Main Campus
West Lafayette, IN

Our analysis ranked Purdue University Main Campus the best school in the country for a degree in registered nursing. Purdue University Main Campus is a very large public school located in the city of West Lafayette. Purdue University Main Campus graduates 83% of students within six years. About 217 registered nursing degrees were awarded at Purdue University Main Campus in the most recent year. Students who receive their registered nursing degree from Purdue University Main Campus earn around $91,063 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $20,455 to complete this degree. Read more about the registered nursing program at Purdue University Main Campus

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A rank of #2 makes University Of Southern Indiana one of the top schools for registered nursing. Set in the suburb of Evansville, University Of Southern Indiana is a large public institution. Roughly 48% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 79 registered nursing degrees were awarded at University Of Southern Indiana in the most recent year. Registered Nursing graduates of University Of Southern Indiana earn a median of $91,255 early in their careers. University Of Southern Indiana graduates carry a median of $25,089 in student loans. Get the full registered nursing details for University Of Southern Indiana

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Manchester College
North Manchester, IN

Manchester College is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in registered nursing, ranking #3. This small private not-for-profit university is located in the town of North Manchester. About 46% of students finish within six years. About 15 registered nursing degrees were awarded at Manchester College in the most recent year. Students who receive their registered nursing degree from Manchester College earn around $52,464 in the first couple years of their career. Manchester College graduates carry a median of $25,833 in student loans. See the full registered nursing program report for Manchester College

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Students looking for a strong registered nursing program will find one at Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis, which ranked #4. Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis is a very large public school located in the city of Indianapolis. Roughly 54% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 555 registered nursing degrees were awarded at Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis in the most recent year. Students who receive their registered nursing degree from Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis earn around $89,364 in the first couple years of their career. Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis graduates carry a median of $28,408 in student loans. Read more about the registered nursing program at Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis

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Purdue University Northwest is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in registered nursing, ranking #5. Located in the suburb of Hammond, Purdue University Northwest is a large public university. About 43% of students finish within six years. About 220 registered nursing degrees were awarded at Purdue University Northwest in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, registered nursing degree recipients from Purdue University Northwest generally make around $93,180. Typical student debt for the program is $24,552. See the full registered nursing program report for Purdue University Northwest

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Valparaiso University
Valparaiso, IN

Valparaiso University earned the #6 position for registered nursing this year. Located in the suburb of Valparaiso, Valparaiso University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 70%. Valparaiso University awarded about 112 registered nursing degrees in the most recent data year. Registered Nursing graduates of Valparaiso University earn a median of $92,786 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $27,366. See the full registered nursing program report for Valparaiso University

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Indiana Wesleyan University National And Global ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best registered nursing schools. Indiana Wesleyan University National And Global is a large private not-for-profit school located in the rural area of Marion. There were roughly 177 registered nursing students who graduated with this degree at Indiana Wesleyan University National And Global in the most recent data year. Registered Nursing graduates of Indiana Wesleyan University National And Global earn a median of $90,378 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $31,000. Get the full registered nursing details for Indiana Wesleyan University National And Global

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Ivy Tech Community College
Indianapolis, IN

Ivy Tech Community College landed the #8 spot for registered nursing this year. Ivy Tech Community College is a very large public school located in the city of Indianapolis. Ivy Tech Community College awarded about 1,481 registered nursing degrees in the most recent data year. Registered Nursing graduates of Ivy Tech Community College earn a median of $65,738 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $18,000 to complete this degree. See the full registered nursing program report for Ivy Tech Community College

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Ball State University ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the best registered nursing schools. Ball State University is a very large public school located in the city of Muncie. The six-year graduation rate is 62%. About 196 registered nursing degrees were awarded at Ball State University in the most recent year. Registered Nursing graduates of Ball State University earn a median of $88,411 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $26,000. Read more about the registered nursing program at Ball State University

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Saint Marys College
Notre Dame, IN

Saint Marys College ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the best registered nursing schools. Located in the suburb of Notre Dame, Saint Marys College is a small private not-for-profit university. Roughly 69% of students complete a degree within six years here. Saint Marys College awarded about 47 registered nursing degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their registered nursing degree from Saint Marys College earn around $74,962 in the first couple years of their career. Saint Marys College graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. More information about a degree in registered nursing from Saint Marys College

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University Of Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN

University Of Indianapolis landed the #11 spot for registered nursing this year. University Of Indianapolis is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Indianapolis. The six-year graduation rate is 56%. There were roughly 115 registered nursing students who graduated with this degree at University Of Indianapolis in the most recent data year. Graduates of the registered nursing program make about $89,316 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $27,187 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in registered nursing from University Of Indianapolis

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Purdue University Global
West Lafayette, IN

Purdue University Global came in at #12 for registered nursing this year. This very large public university is located in the city of West Lafayette. About 33% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 220 registered nursing students who graduated with this degree at Purdue University Global in the most recent data year. Registered Nursing graduates of Purdue University Global earn a median of $96,363 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $38,512. See the full registered nursing program report for Purdue University Global

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Indiana University Kokomo earned the #13 position for registered nursing this year. This moderately-sized public university is located in the city of Kokomo. Indiana University Kokomo graduates 45% of students within six years. Indiana University Kokomo awarded about 92 registered nursing degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, registered nursing degree recipients from Indiana University Kokomo generally make around $92,379. Typical student debt for the program is $26,832. Read more about the registered nursing program at Indiana University Kokomo

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Indiana University East landed the #14 spot for registered nursing this year. Set in the town of Richmond, Indiana University East is a moderately-sized public institution. About 39% of students finish within six years. About 60 registered nursing degrees were awarded at Indiana University East in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, registered nursing degree recipients from Indiana University East generally make around $92,367. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000. Read more about the registered nursing program at Indiana University East

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Marian University Indiana
Indianapolis, IN

Marian University Indiana placed #15 among the best registered nursing schools. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Indianapolis. The six-year graduation rate is 67%. Marian University Indiana awarded about 282 registered nursing degrees in the most recent data year. Registered Nursing graduates of Marian University Indiana earn a median of $71,111 early in their careers. Marian University Indiana graduates carry a median of $37,444 in student loans. Read more about the registered nursing program at Marian University Indiana

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Indiana Wesleyan University earned the #16 position for registered nursing this year. Indiana Wesleyan University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the town of Marion. The six-year graduation rate is 66%. Indiana Wesleyan University awarded about 88 registered nursing degrees in the most recent data year. Registered Nursing graduates of Indiana Wesleyan University earn a median of $96,810 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $31,000. See the full registered nursing program report for Indiana Wesleyan University

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Indiana University Southeast landed the #17 spot for registered nursing this year. Located in the suburb of New Albany, Indiana University Southeast is a moderately-sized public university. Indiana University Southeast graduates 39% of students within six years. Indiana University Southeast awarded about 38 registered nursing degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, registered nursing degree recipients from Indiana University Southeast generally make around $66,302. Indiana University Southeast graduates carry a median of $25,719 in student loans. Get the full registered nursing details for Indiana University Southeast

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Indiana State University
Terre Haute, IN

Indiana State University came in at #18 for registered nursing this year. Set in the city of Terre Haute, Indiana State University is a moderately-sized public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 43%. About 118 registered nursing degrees were awarded at Indiana State University in the most recent year. Registered Nursing graduates of Indiana State University earn a median of $95,570 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $30,155 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in registered nursing from Indiana State University

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University Of Saint Francis Fort Wayne came in at #19 for registered nursing this year. Located in the city of Fort Wayne, University Of Saint Francis Fort Wayne is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 54%. About 155 registered nursing degrees were awarded at University Of Saint Francis Fort Wayne in the most recent year. Students who receive their registered nursing degree from University Of Saint Francis Fort Wayne earn around $82,099 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $32,570. Read more about the registered nursing program at University Of Saint Francis Fort Wayne

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Chamberlain University Indiana placed #20 among the best registered nursing schools. Set in the city of Indianapolis, Chamberlain University Indiana is a small private for-profit institution. There were roughly 64 registered nursing students who graduated with this degree at Chamberlain University Indiana in the most recent data year. Students who receive their registered nursing degree from Chamberlain University Indiana earn around $83,188 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $39,146 to complete this degree. Read more about the registered nursing program at Chamberlain University Indiana

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University Of Evansville earned the #21 position for registered nursing this year. Located in the city of Evansville, University Of Evansville is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. About 65% of students finish within six years. About 25 registered nursing degrees were awarded at University Of Evansville in the most recent year. Graduates of the registered nursing program make about $71,066 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in registered nursing from University Of Evansville

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Anderson University Indiana earned the #22 position for registered nursing this year. Located in the city of Anderson, Anderson University Indiana is a small private not-for-profit university. Roughly 53% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 28 registered nursing degrees were awarded at Anderson University Indiana in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, registered nursing degree recipients from Anderson University Indiana generally make around $64,084. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000. See the full registered nursing program report for Anderson University Indiana

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Huntington University
Huntington, IN

Huntington University came in at #23 for registered nursing this year. Huntington University is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Huntington. The six-year graduation rate is 64%. About 21 registered nursing degrees were awarded at Huntington University in the most recent year. Students who receive their registered nursing degree from Huntington University earn around $71,934 in the first couple years of their career. Huntington University graduates carry a median of $31,000 in student loans. Read more about the registered nursing program at Huntington University

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Vincennes University
Vincennes, IN

Vincennes University placed #24 among the best registered nursing schools. Vincennes University is a very large public school located in the town of Vincennes. Vincennes University graduates 3% of students within six years. Vincennes University awarded about 76 registered nursing degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the registered nursing program make about $61,818 in their early career. Vincennes University graduates carry a median of $21,530 in student loans. Get the full registered nursing details for Vincennes University

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Goshen College
Goshen, IN

Goshen College placed #25 among the best registered nursing schools. Set in the city of Goshen, Goshen College is a small private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 65% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 18 registered nursing degrees were awarded at Goshen College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, registered nursing degree recipients from Goshen College generally make around $71,791. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree. See the full registered nursing program report for Goshen College

Rest of the Top 31 Registered Nursing Schools

These schools rounded out the top of this year’s registered nursing ranking:

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Saint Mary Of The Woods College
Saint Mary of the Woods, IN
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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 34 schools evaluated.

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