by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Indiana University - South Bend ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in nursing.
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The bachelor's program at Indiana University - South Bend was ranked #1,037 on College Factual's Best Schools for nursing list. It is also ranked #22 in Indiana.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Indiana University - South Bend handed out 71 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is a decrease of 21% over the previous year when 90 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 16 students received their master’s degree in nursing from Indiana University - South Bend. This makes it the #413 most popular school for nursing master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of nursing students who receive their bachelor's degree at Indiana University - South Bend is $56,424. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $62,880 for all nursing students.
Graduates of the master's nursing program at Indiana University - South Bend make a median salary of $95,590. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all nursing graduates with a master's is $94,353.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Indiana University - South Bend, nursing students borrow a median amount of $26,412 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all nursing bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $27,000.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at Indiana University - South Bend.
Of the 71 nursing students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from Indiana University - South Bend, about 11% were men and 89% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 85% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Indiana University - South Bend with a bachelor's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 60 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Of the 16 students who graduated with a Master’s in nursing from Indiana University - South Bend in 2021, 6% were men and 94% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 81% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Indiana University - South Bend with a master's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Health Sciences & Services | 45 |
| Allied Health Professions | 32 |
| Dental Support Services | 22 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science | 10 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 5 |
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