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Registered Nursing Schools in Indiana

In 2020-2021, 5,423 students earned their Registered Nursing degrees in IN.

In this state, Registered Nursing is the 1st most popular major out of a total 13 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Registered Nursing Majors in Indiana

Registered Nursing majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 3,518
Associate Degree 1,648
Master’s Degree 208
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 35
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 35
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 7
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 7
Post-Master’s Certificate 7
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 7
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 7

Gender Distribution

In Indiana, a registered nursing major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of registered nursing majors in Indiana is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.5%
  • Black or African American: 8.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.1%
  • White: 79.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.3%
  • Other Races: 4.8%
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Jobs for Registered Nursing Grads in Indiana

In this state, there are 69,220 people employed in jobs related to a registered nursing degree, compared to 3,007,670 nationwide.

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Wages for Registered Nursing Jobs in Indiana

In this state, registered nursing grads earn an average of $64,860. Nationwide, they make an average of $75,510.

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There are 10 colleges in Indiana that offer registered nursing degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

1,366 Degrees in Major Awarded
63,809 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 30%. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $7,669. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 74% of students receive it.

#2

Purdue University Global

Indianapolis
507 Degrees in Major Awarded
43,927 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 9.50%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $30,111 a year. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 57% of students receive it.

495 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
29,390 Total Students

14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 56% are considered full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.20%.

469 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,944 Total Students

100% of the teachers are full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 85% get financial aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $49,124 after earning their degree at this institution.

#5

Marian University

Indianapolis
356 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
3,706 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.35 years to graduate. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 55% are considered full time. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $19,266.

217 Degrees in Major Awarded
81% Graduation Rate
46,655 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.34 years. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. 96% of the teachers are full time.

203 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
21,597 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.20%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $40,356 a year. This public school has an average net price of $14,765.

174 Degrees in Major Awarded
41% Graduation Rate
10,829 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 75% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. A typical student attending Indiana State will pay a net price of $14,270.

169 Degrees in Major Awarded
37% Graduation Rate
9,363 Total Students

A typical student attending Purdue Northwest will pay a net price of $11,384. The student loan default rate of 5.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1.

161 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
2,271 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.19 years. Graduates earn an average $41,658 after graduation. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 50% are considered full time.

Registered Nursing Careers in IN

Some of the careers registered nursing majors go into include:

Job Title IN Job Growth IN Median Salary
Nursing Instructors and Professors 22% $71,590
Registered Nurses 17% $62,330

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to registered nursing.

Major Annual Graduates in IN
Nursing Research & Other 1,003
Family Practice Nursing 995
Nursing Administration 136
Geriatric Nursing 108
Mental Health Nursing 94
Adult Health Nursing 71
Nursing Practice 69
Nurse Anesthetist 21

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