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2023 Most Popular Online Nursing Schools in Indiana

11 Colleges
$68,703 Avg Salary
$30,125 Avg Student Debt

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.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Nursing Degree Search has created the Most Popular Online Nursing Schools in Indiana to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 11 schools in Indiana to see which ones were the most popular online programs for nursing students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from schools with online programs.

Check out the online nursing programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in Indiana.

Our analysis found Purdue University Northwest to be the most popular school for nursing students who want to pursue an online degree in Indiana. Purdue Northwest is a medium-sized public school located in the suburb of Hammond.

The average amount in student loans that nursing majors at Purdue Northwest take out is $25,000. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $152.

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#2

Purdue University Global

Indianapolis, IN

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Purdue University Global. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Online Nursing Schools in Indiana list. Located in the small city of Indianapolis, Purdue University Global is a public college with a fairly large student population.

On average, nursing graduates from Purdue University Global take out $39,595 in student loans while working on their degree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $157, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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The excellent online programs at University of Southern Indiana helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best nursing schools in Indiana. USI is a medium-sized public school located in the midsize suburb of Evansville.

After completing their degree, nursing graduates from USI carry an average student debtload of $23,612. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $102, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Purdue University Fort Wayne. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Online Nursing Schools in Indiana list. PFW is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Fort Wayne.

On average, nursing graduates from PFW take out $29,800 in student loans while working on their degree.

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#5

Vincennes University

Vincennes, IN

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Vincennes University. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Most Popular Online Nursing Schools in Indiana list. Located in the remote town of Vincennes, Vincennes University is a public school with a large student population.

While working on their degree, nursing majors at Vincennes University accumulate an average of around $24,263 in student debt.

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#6

Indiana State University

Terre Haute, IN

Indiana State University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Nursing Schools in Indiana ranking. Located in the small city of Terre Haute, Indiana State is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

On average, nursing graduates from Indiana State take out $28,250 in student loans while working on their degree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $245, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#7

Saint Mary's College

Notre Dame, IN

Saint Mary’s College came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Nursing Schools in Indiana ranking. St. Mary's College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Notre Dame.

On average, nursing graduates from St. Mary's College take out $27,000 in student loans while working on their degree.

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#8

University of Indianapolis

Indianapolis, IN

University of Indianapolis did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for nursing students. It came in at #8 on the list. UIndy is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Indianapolis.

On average, nursing graduates from UIndy take out $27,000 in student loans while working on their degree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $342, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#9

Ball State University

Muncie, IN

With a ranking of #9, Ball State University did quite well on this year’s best schools for nursing students. Ball State is a very large public school located in the city of Muncie.

On average, nursing graduates from Ball State take out $27,000 in student loans while working on their degree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $241, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#10

Purdue University - Main Campus

West Lafayette, IN

Purdue University - Main Campus ranked #10 on this year’s Most Popular Online Nursing Schools in Indiana list. Purdue is a fairly large public school located in the city of West Lafayette.

The average amount in student loans that nursing majors at Purdue take out is $20,832. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $266.

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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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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 11 schools only.

  • 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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