Nursing at Ball State University
If you are interested in studying Nursing, you may want to check out the program at Ball State University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Ball State University is located in Muncie, IN.
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Studying Online at Ball State University
Many students take online classes at Ball State University. Among 21,089 students, 5,957 (28%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 7,416 (35%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Ball State University
These rankings give you a sense of how Ball State University’s Nursing program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Indiana | #7 of 31 |
| Best Value | Indiana | #15 of 31 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #48 of 310 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #148 of 295 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #509 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1057 of 1,878 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Indiana | #7 of 31 |
| Best Value | Indiana | #15 of 31 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #48 of 310 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #148 of 295 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #509 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1057 of 1,878 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Ball State University
Students who complete Ball State University’s Nursing program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $64,573 |
| 2 years | $63,229 |
| 3 years | $64,168 |
| 4 years | $68,425 |
| 5 years | $86,506 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Nursing graduates from Ball State University report median earnings of $68,425, compared with $53,575 for all Ball State University graduates — about 28% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Nursing graduates from Ball State University stands at $26,000.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Ball State University
This Nursing program at Ball State University breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 196 |
| Family Practice Nursing | 1 |
Best-Paid Careers for Nursing Graduates
Students who finish Nursing program at Ball State University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Nursing graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Nurse Practitioners | $147,651 |
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $129,557 |
| Registered Nurses | $105,741 |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,718 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $66,747 |
| Critical Care Nurses | $65,103 |
| Acute Care Nurses | $56,247 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialists | $52,889 |
| Nurse Midwives | $36,174 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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