Registered Nursing at Purdue University Northwest
What traits are you looking for in a school for Registered Nursing, you may want to check out the program at Purdue University Northwest. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Purdue University Northwest sits in Hammond, IN.
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Online & Distance Learning at Purdue University Northwest
Distance learning is available at Purdue University Northwest. Among 9,051 students, 663 (7%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,851 (20%) took at least some classes online.
Registered Nursing Rankings at Purdue University Northwest
Rankings can help you compare Purdue University Northwest’s Registered Nursing program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Indiana | #2 of 31 |
| Best Value | Indiana | #3 of 31 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #19 of 306 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #47 of 292 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #305 of 1,861 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #403 of 1,843 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Indiana | #2 of 31 |
| Best Value | Indiana | #3 of 31 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #19 of 306 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #47 of 292 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #305 of 1,861 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #403 of 1,843 |
Top-Paying Careers for Registered Nursing Graduates
Students who finish Registered Nursing program at Purdue University Northwest go on to a range of careers. Below are the highest-paying careers for Registered Nursing majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Registered Nurses | $105,741 |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,718 |
| Critical Care Nurses | $65,103 |
| Acute Care Nurses | $56,247 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialists | $52,889 |
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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