Nursing at University of Southern Indiana
If you are interested in studying Nursing, take a look at what University of Southern Indiana. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University of Southern Indiana is in Evansville, IN.
During the most recent reporting year, 210 nursing degrees were granted at University of Southern Indiana.
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Online Class Availability at University of Southern Indiana
Many students take online classes at University of Southern Indiana. Among 9,488 students, 2,148 (23%) studied exclusively online and 3,013 (32%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at University of Southern Indiana
These rankings give you a sense of how University of Southern Indiana’s Nursing program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Indiana | #3 of 31 |
| Best Value | Indiana | #10 of 31 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #28 of 310 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #116 of 295 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #392 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #796 of 1,878 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Indiana | #3 of 31 |
| Best Value | Indiana | #10 of 31 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #28 of 310 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #116 of 295 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #392 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #796 of 1,878 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from University of Southern Indiana
Graduates of University of Southern Indiana’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 | $56,420 |
| 2 years | $65,766 |
| 3 years | $56,252 |
| 4 years | $64,054 |
| 5 years | $74,131 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Nursing graduates from University of Southern Indiana report median earnings of $64,054, compared with $51,486 for all University of Southern Indiana graduates — about 24% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Nursing graduates from University of Southern Indiana stands at $25,089.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Nursing graduates at University of Southern Indiana, by degree type.
Program-wide, Nursing graduates at University of Southern Indiana are 91% women (191) and 9% men (19).
Nursing Bachelor’s Program at University of Southern Indiana
Among the 141 bachelor’s nursing graduates at University of Southern Indiana, 93% were women (131) and 7% were men (10).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Southern Indiana.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 125 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 9 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
Minority students account for 11% of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Southern Indiana, lower than the national average of 43%.*
Nursing Master’s Program at University of Southern Indiana
Of the 50 master’s nursing degrees awarded at University of Southern Indiana, 88% were women (44) and 12% were men (6).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing master’s degree recipients at University of Southern Indiana.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 40 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 5 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 20% of Nursing master’s degree recipients at University of Southern Indiana, 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 University of Southern Indiana
This Nursing program at University of Southern Indiana includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 79 |
| Nursing Administration | 9 |
| Family Practice Nursing | 27 |
| Mental Health Nursing | 13 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 6 |
| Nursing Practice | 2 |
| Geriatric Nursing | 12 |
| Nursing Research & Other | 62 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Those who complete Nursing program at University of Southern Indiana go on to a range of careers. Below are the highest-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
More about our data sources and methodologies.