2023 Best Nursing Master's Degree Schools in Indiana
Finding the Best Nursing Master's 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 assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Nursing Degree Search has created its Best Nursing Master's Degree Schools in Indiana ranking. Our analysis looked at 16 schools in Indiana to see which master's degree programs offered the best educational experiences 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 Master’s Degree Schools in Indiana
The following schools top our list of the Best Nursing Master's Degree Colleges.
Top 10 Best Nursing Master's Degree Schools
Our analysis found Purdue University - Main Campus to be the best school for nursing students who want to pursue a master’s degree in Indiana. Purdue is a fairly large public school located in the city of West Lafayette.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Goshen College. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools in Indiana list. Located in the city of Goshen, Goshen is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Ball State University is a great place for nursing students working on their master’s degree. Ball State is a fairly large public school located in the small city of Muncie.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Saint Francis - Fort Wayne. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools in Indiana list. University of St. Francis Fort Wayne is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Fort Wayne.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools in Indiana list. IUPUI is a very large public school located in the large city of Indianapolis.
Purdue University Northwest landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best master’s degree nursing programs. Purdue Northwest is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Hammond.
University of Indianapolis came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools in Indiana ranking. UIndy is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Indianapolis.
University of Southern Indiana came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools in Indiana ranking. USI is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Evansville.
Indiana Wesleyan University - National & Global ranked #9 on this year’s Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools in Indiana list. IWU is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the rural area of Marion.
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Indiana University - South Bend landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best master’s degree nursing programs. Indiana University - South Bend is a small public school located in the midsize city of South Bend.
Best Nursing Colleges in the Great Lakes Region
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Michigan | 7,345 |
| Ohio | 13,973 |
| Illinois | 21,938 |
| Wisconsin | 5,410 |
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Rankings in Majors Related to Nursing
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 |
Most Popular Majors Related to Nursing
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants | 84,274 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 16 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).
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