Nursing at Purdue University Global
If you plan to study Nursing, you may want to check out the program at Purdue University Global. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Purdue University Global is located in West Lafayette, IN.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 1,160 nursing degrees were granted at Purdue University Global.
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Online Class Availability at Purdue University Global
Distance learning is available at Purdue University Global. Among 45,588 students, 45,429 (100%) studied exclusively online and 159 (0%) took at least some classes online.
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Purdue University Global
Graduates of Purdue University Global’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 | $86,482 |
| 2 years | $92,604 |
| 3 years | $94,733 |
| 4 years | $107,995 |
| 5 years | $98,999 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Nursing graduates from Purdue University Global report median earnings of $107,995, compared with $57,862 for all Purdue University Global graduates — about 87% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Nursing graduates from Purdue University Global stands at $38,512.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Nursing graduates at Purdue University Global, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Nursing graduates at Purdue University Global are 88% women (1,021) and 12% men (139).
Nursing Associate’s Program at Purdue University Global
Among the 73 associate’s nursing graduates at Purdue University Global, 88% were women (64) and 12% were men (9).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Purdue University Global.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 49 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 11 |
| Black / African American | 4 |
| Two or More Races | 5 |
| Unknown | 4 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 27% of Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Purdue University Global, below the national average of 44%.*
Nursing Bachelor’s Program at Purdue University Global
Of the 147 bachelor’s nursing degrees awarded at Purdue University Global, 90% were women (132) and 10% were men (15).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Purdue University Global.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 87 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 19 |
| Black / African American | 22 |
| Asian | 8 |
| Two or More Races | 4 |
| Unknown | 7 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 36% of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Purdue University Global, below the national average of 43%.*
Nursing Master’s Program at Purdue University Global
Among the 572 master’s nursing graduates at Purdue University Global, 89% were women (507) and 11% were men (65).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing master’s degree recipients at Purdue University Global.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 312 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 51 |
| Black / African American | 96 |
| Asian | 53 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 5 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 4 |
| Two or More Races | 14 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 36 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 39% of Nursing master’s degree recipients at Purdue University Global, 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 Purdue University Global
The Nursing program at Purdue University Global offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 220 |
| Nursing Administration | 56 |
| Adult Health Nursing | 47 |
| Family Practice Nursing | 364 |
| Mental Health Nursing | 349 |
| Geriatric Nursing | 82 |
| Nursing Research & Other | 42 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Those who complete Nursing program at Purdue University Global go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Nursing graduates, 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
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