Nursing at Purdue University Northwest
If you are interested in studying Nursing, you may want to check out the program at Purdue University Northwest. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Purdue University Northwest is located in Hammond, IN.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 439 nursing degrees were granted at Purdue University Northwest.
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Online & Distance Learning at Purdue University Northwest
Many students take online classes at Purdue University Northwest. Among 9,051 students, 663 (7%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,851 (20%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Purdue University Northwest
Use these rankings to compare Purdue University Northwest’s Nursing program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Indiana | #2 of 31 |
| Best Value | Indiana | #3 of 31 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #19 of 310 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #47 of 295 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #321 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #403 of 1,878 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Indiana | #2 of 31 |
| Best Value | Indiana | #3 of 31 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #19 of 310 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #47 of 295 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #321 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #403 of 1,878 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Purdue University Northwest
Students who complete Purdue University Northwest’s Nursing program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $72,591 |
| 2 years | $65,123 |
| 3 years | $66,736 |
| 4 years | $75,243 |
| 5 years | $84,328 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Nursing graduates from Purdue University Northwest report median earnings of $75,243, compared with $63,767 for all Purdue University Northwest graduates — about 18% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Nursing graduates from Purdue University Northwest comes in at $24,552.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Nursing graduates at Purdue University Northwest, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Nursing graduates at Purdue University Northwest are 86% women (378) and 14% men (61).
Nursing Bachelor’s Program at Purdue University Northwest
Of the 346 bachelor’s nursing degrees awarded at Purdue University Northwest, 84% were women (292) and 16% were men (54).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Purdue University Northwest.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 182 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 71 |
| Black / African American | 40 |
| Asian | 27 |
| Two or More Races | 8 |
| Unknown | 18 |
Minority students account for 42% of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Purdue University Northwest, below the national average of 43%.*
Nursing Master’s Program at Purdue University Northwest
Of the 88 master’s nursing graduates at Purdue University Northwest, 93% were women (82) and 7% were men (6).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing master’s degree recipients at Purdue University Northwest.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 62 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 8 |
| Black / African American | 10 |
| Asian | 4 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 28% of Nursing master’s degree recipients at Purdue University Northwest, lower than 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 Northwest
The Nursing program at Purdue University Northwest breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 220 |
| Family Practice Nursing | 2 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 3 |
| Nursing Research & Other | 214 |
Top-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Graduates of the Nursing program at Purdue University Northwest go on to a range of careers. Here are 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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