Nursing at Marian University
If you plan to study Nursing, consider the program at Marian University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Marian University is in Indianapolis, IN.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 312 nursing degrees were awarded at Marian University.
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Online Class Availability at Marian University
Many students take online classes at Marian University. Among 3,486 students, 523 (15%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 751 (22%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Marian University
Use these rankings to compare Marian University’s Nursing program against peer institutions.
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Indiana | #16 of 31 |
| Best Value | Indiana | #26 of 31 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #158 of 310 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #245 of 295 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1103 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1500 of 1,878 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Marian University
Those who finish Marian University’s Nursing program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $57,291 |
| 2 years | $58,464 |
| 3 years | $60,651 |
| 4 years | $66,300 |
| 5 years | $77,945 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Nursing graduates from Marian University report median earnings of $66,300, compared with $60,221 for all Marian University graduates — about 10% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Nursing graduates from Marian University is $37,444.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Nursing graduates at Marian University, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Nursing graduates at Marian University are 83% women (259) and 17% men (53).
Nursing Bachelor’s Program at Marian University
Of the 282 bachelor’s nursing graduates at Marian University, 85% were women (239) and 15% were men (43).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Marian University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 177 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 23 |
| Black / African American | 37 |
| Asian | 16 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 14 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
| Unknown | 12 |
Minority students account for 32% of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Marian University, lower than the national average of 43%.*
Nursing Doctoral Program at Marian University
Of the 30 doctoral nursing graduates at Marian University, 67% were women (20) and 33% were men (10).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing doctoral degree recipients at Marian University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 21 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 27% of Nursing doctoral degree recipients at Marian University, below the national average of 42%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Marian University
This Nursing program at Marian University includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 282 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | 28 |
| Nursing Practice | 2 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Those who complete Nursing program at Marian University go on to a range of careers. Below are the top-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.