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2023 Best Nursing Associate Degree Schools in Indiana

6 Colleges
$57,601 Avg Salary
$21,889 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Nursing Associate Degree School for You

Out of the majors we analyze each year, nursing was the most popular one in Indiana. In total, 7,922 people earned a degree or certificate in the field from a school in Indiana.

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for nursing students. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Nursing Degree Search has developed this Best Nursing Associate Degree Schools in Indiana ranking. This report analyzed 6 schools in Indiana to see which ones offered the best associate degree programs for nursing students. The factors used to develop this ranking include those related to how in-demand the school is, the overall quality of the school, and post-graduation wages, and more.

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2023 Best Nursing Associate Degree Schools in Indiana

The following schools top our list of the Best Nursing Associate Degree Colleges.

Top Indiana Schools for an Associate in Nursing

#1

Ivy Tech Community College

Indianapolis, IN

Our 2023 rankings named Ivy Tech Community College the best school in Indiana for nursing students working on their associate degree. Ivy Tech Community College is a fairly large public school located in the city of Indianapolis.

The average amount in student loans that nursing majors at Ivy Tech Community College take out while working on their Associate Degree is $20,860.

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Out of the 6 schools in Indiana that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Saint Francis - Fort Wayne landed the # 2 spot on the list. University of St. Francis Fort Wayne is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Fort Wayne.

On average, nursing graduates from University of St. Francis Fort Wayne take out $34,934 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

Full Nursing at University of Saint Francis - Fort Wayne Report

The excellent associate degree programs at Bethel University - Mishawaka helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best nursing schools in Indiana. Located in the city of Mishawaka, Bethel University is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

On average, nursing graduates from Bethel University take out $30,537 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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#4

Vincennes University

Vincennes, IN

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Vincennes University is a great place for nursing students working on their associate degree. Located in the remote town of Vincennes, Vincennes University is a public college with a fairly large student population.

The average amount in student loans that nursing majors at Vincennes University take out while working on their Associate Degree is $22,045.

Full Nursing at Vincennes University Report

#5

Fortis College - Indianapolis

Indianapolis, IN

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Fortis College - Indianapolis. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Nursing Associate Degree Schools in Indiana list. Located in the city of Indianapolis, Fortis College - Indianapolis is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

After completing their Associate Degree, nursing graduates from Fortis College - Indianapolis carry an average student debtload of $39,557.

Full Nursing at Fortis College - Indianapolis Report

#6

Purdue University Global

Indianapolis, IN

With a ranking of #6, Purdue University Global did quite well on this year’s best schools for nursing students working on their associate degree. Located in the city of Indianapolis, Purdue University Global is a public school with a very large student population.

The average amount in student loans that nursing majors at Purdue University Global take out while working on their Associate Degree is $35,688. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $157, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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State Degrees Awarded
Michigan 7,345
Ohio 13,973
Illinois 21,938
Wisconsin 5,410

Nursing Concentrations

Major Annual Graduates
Registered Nursing 266,651
Family Practice Nurse/Nursing 16,104
Nursing Administration 9,838
Nursing Practice 7,992
Other Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing 5,092
Nursing Science 4,600
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing 2,287
Adult Health Nurse/Nursing 2,021
Nurse Anesthetist 1,936
Public Health/Community Nurse/Nursing 1,883
Critical Care Nursing 773
Geriatric Nurse/Nursing 563
School Nursing 553
Nurse Midwife/Nursing Midwifery 509
Clinical Nurse Leader 444
Clinical Nurse Specialist 419
Perioperative/Operating Room and Surgical Nurse/Nursing 331
Maternal/Child Health and Neonatal Nurse/Nursing 181
Occupational and Environmental Health Nursing 57
Emergency Room/Trauma Nursing 53
Palliative Care Nursing 14
Forensic Nursing 14

Related Major Annual Graduates
Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants 84,274

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 6 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to Aleksahgabrielle.

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