Nursing at Purdue University-Main Campus
What traits are you looking for in a school for Nursing, take a look at what Purdue University-Main Campus. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Purdue University-Main Campus sits in West Lafayette, IN.
During the most recent reporting year, 223 nursing degrees were granted at Purdue University-Main Campus.
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Online Class Availability at Purdue University-Main Campus
Many students take online classes at Purdue University-Main Campus. Of 58,658 students, 4,902 (8%) studied exclusively online and 16,751 (29%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Purdue University-Main Campus
These rankings give you a sense of how Purdue University-Main Campus’s Nursing program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Indiana | #1 of 31 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #2 of 310 |
| Best Value | Indiana | #12 of 31 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #62 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #112 of 295 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #800 of 1,878 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Indiana | #1 of 31 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #2 of 310 |
| Best Value | Indiana | #12 of 31 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #62 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #112 of 295 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #800 of 1,878 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Purdue University-Main Campus
Those who finish Purdue University-Main Campus’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 | $59,928 |
| 2 years | $58,221 |
| 3 years | $60,717 |
| 4 years | $67,061 |
| 5 years | $87,224 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Nursing graduates from Purdue University-Main Campus earn a median of $67,061, compared with $79,539 for all Purdue University-Main Campus graduates — about 16% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Nursing graduates from Purdue University-Main Campus stands at $20,455.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Nursing graduates at Purdue University-Main Campus, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Nursing graduates at Purdue University-Main Campus are 86% women (191) and 14% men (32).
Nursing Bachelor’s Program at Purdue University-Main Campus
Of the 181 bachelor’s nursing graduates at Purdue University-Main Campus, 87% were women (158) and 13% were men (23).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Purdue University-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 143 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 12 |
| Black / African American | 4 |
| Asian | 10 |
| Two or More Races | 10 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 20% of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Purdue University-Main Campus, lower than the national average of 43%.*
Nursing Master’s Program at Purdue University-Main Campus
Of the 13 master’s nursing graduates at Purdue University-Main Campus, 69% were women (9) and 31% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing master’s degree recipients at Purdue University-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 11 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
Minority students account for 15% of Nursing master’s degree recipients at Purdue University-Main Campus, lower than the national average of 40%.*
Nursing Doctoral Program at Purdue University-Main Campus
Among the 2 doctoral nursing graduates at Purdue University-Main Campus, 100% were women (2) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing doctoral degree recipients at Purdue University-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
*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-Main Campus
This Nursing program at Purdue University-Main Campus breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 217 |
| Nursing Science | 2 |
| Mental Health Nursing | 4 |
Top-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Those who complete Nursing program at Purdue University-Main Campus work across a variety of fields. Here are the best-paid 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.