Nursing at Indiana State University
If you plan to study Nursing, consider the program at Indiana State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Indiana State University is located in Terre Haute, IN.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 217 nursing degrees were awarded at Indiana State University.
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Studying Online at Indiana State University
Online coursework is an option at Indiana State University. Among 7,895 students, 2,163 (27%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,426 (31%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Indiana State University
Use these rankings to compare Indiana State University’s Nursing program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Indiana | #11 of 31 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Indiana | #14 of 31 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #127 of 295 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #147 of 310 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #887 of 1,878 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1056 of 1,918 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Indiana | #11 of 31 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Indiana | #14 of 31 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #127 of 295 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #147 of 310 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #887 of 1,878 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1056 of 1,918 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Indiana State University
Graduates of Indiana State University’s Nursing program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $64,089 |
| 2 years | $65,089 |
| 3 years | $67,860 |
| 4 years | $71,670 |
| 5 years | $87,463 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Nursing graduates from Indiana State University take home a median $71,670, compared with $57,885 for all Indiana State University graduates — about 24% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Nursing graduates from Indiana State University is $30,155.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Nursing graduates at Indiana State University, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Nursing graduates at Indiana State University are 90% women (196) and 10% men (21).
Nursing Bachelor’s Program at Indiana State University
Among the 176 bachelor’s nursing graduates at Indiana State University, 91% were women (161) and 9% were men (15).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Indiana State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 115 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 16 |
| Black / African American | 25 |
| Asian | 8 |
| Two or More Races | 8 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 3 |
Minority students account for 32% of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Indiana State University, below the national average of 43%.*
Nursing Master’s Program at Indiana State University
Among the 34 master’s nursing degrees awarded at Indiana State University, 82% were women (28) and 18% were men (6).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing master’s degree recipients at Indiana State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 29 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 1 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Minority students account for 15% of Nursing master’s degree recipients at Indiana State University, below the national average of 40%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Indiana State University
This Nursing program at Indiana State University offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 118 |
| Nursing Practice | 2 |
| Nursing Research & Other | 97 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Students who finish Nursing program at Indiana State University work across a variety of fields. Here are the highest-paying careers for Nursing majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Nurse Practitioners | $147,651 |
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $129,557 |
| Registered Nurses | $105,741 |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,718 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $66,747 |
| Critical Care Nurses | $65,103 |
| Acute Care Nurses | $56,247 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialists | $52,889 |
| Nurse Midwives | $36,174 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.