Geriatric Nurse/Nursing at Purdue University Global
Every geriatric nurse/nursing school has its own distinct culture and strengths. We've pulled together some statistics and other details to help you see how the geriatric nursing program at Purdue University Global stacks up to those at other schools.Purdue University Global is located in Indianapolis, Indiana and approximately 43,927 students attend the school each year.
Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Geriatric Nurse/Nursing section at the bottom of this page.
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Purdue University Global Geriatric Nurse/Nursing Degrees Available
- Master’s Degree in Geriatric Nursing
Online Classes Are Available at Purdue University Global
Online courses are a good option for students who need a more flexible schedule that allows them to pursue an education when and where they want. Whether you're going to school part-time or full-time, you may find distance education the right choice for you.
For those who are interested in distance learning, Purdue University Global does offer online courses in geriatric nursing for the following degree levels:
- Master’s Degree
Purdue University Global Geriatric Nurse/Nursing Rankings
Note: While rankings may be a good starting point when you're researching a school, they don't necessarily highlight all of a school's strengths. Don't forget to check out the other details that are available for a school to see if it has what you're looking for in a program.
Geriatric Nursing Student Demographics at Purdue University Global
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the geriatric nursing majors at Purdue University Global.
Purdue University Global Geriatric Nurse/Nursing Master’s Program
Of the students who received a geriatric nursing master's degree from Purdue University Global, 56% were white. This is below average for this degree on the natiowide level. In the geriatric nursing master's program at this school, racial-ethnic minorities make up 39% of degree recipients. That is 10% better than the national average.*
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Purdue University Global with a master's in geriatric nursing.
Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
---|---|
Asian | 8 |
Black or African American | 12 |
Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
White | 40 |
International Students | 0 |
Other Races/Ethnicities | 8 |
Related Majors
- Adult Health Nurse/Nursing
- Other Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
- Nursing Administration
- Family Practice Nurse/Nursing
- Registered Nursing
Careers That Geriatric Nursing Grads May Go Into
A degree in geriatric nursing can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for IN, the home state for Purdue University Global.
Occupation | Jobs in IN | Average Salary in IN |
---|---|---|
Registered Nurses | 67,870 | $64,860 |
Nurse Practitioners | 4,780 | $103,200 |
Nursing Instructors and Professors | 1,350 | $76,280 |
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*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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