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2023 Best Nursing Associate Degree Schools in Indiana

6 Colleges
$57,700 Avg Salary
$16,287 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.

View our full ranking methodology.

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 very large public school located in the city of Indianapolis.

Nursing majors at Ivy Tech Community College take out an average of $13,901 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means University of Saint Francis - Fort Wayne is a great place for nursing students working on their associate degree. University of St. Francis Fort Wayne is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Fort Wayne.

While working on their Associate Degree, nursing majors at University of St. Francis Fort Wayne accumulate an average of around $24,823 in student debt.

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Out of the 6 schools in Indiana that were part of this year’s ranking, Bethel University - Mishawaka landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the small city of Mishawaka, Bethel University is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

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#4

Vincennes University

Vincennes, IN

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Vincennes University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Nursing Associate Degree Schools in Indiana list. Located in the town of Vincennes, Vincennes University is a public school with a large student population.

The average amount in student loans that nursing majors at Vincennes University take out while working on their Associate Degree is $19,025.

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#5

Fortis College - Indianapolis

Indianapolis, IN

Out of the 6 schools in Indiana that were part of this year’s ranking, Fortis College - Indianapolis landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the city of Indianapolis, Fortis College - Indianapolis is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

After completing their Associate Degree, nursing graduates from Fortis College - Indianapolis carry an average student debtload of $27,787. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $128.

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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 262,974
Family Practice Nurse/Nursing 16,647
Nursing Practice 8,862
Nursing Administration 8,663
Other Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing 4,717
Nursing Science 4,701
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing 2,895
Adult Health Nurse/Nursing 2,075
Public Health/Community Nurse/Nursing 2,011
Nurse Anesthetist 1,768
Critical Care Nursing 747
Geriatric Nurse/Nursing 622
Nurse Midwife/Nursing Midwifery 567
School Nursing 539
Clinical Nurse Leader 502
Clinical Nurse Specialist 340
Perioperative/Operating Room and Surgical Nurse/Nursing 269
Women’s Health Nurse/Nursing 262
Maternal/Child Health and Neonatal Nurse/Nursing 192
Emergency Room/Trauma Nursing 87
Occupational and Environmental Health Nursing 26
Forensic Nursing 23
Palliative Care Nursing 13

Related Major Annual Graduates
Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants 85,339

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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