by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at BSU. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #8 out of 28 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates BSU as a strong choice for nursing, coming in at #929 out of 1,956 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Schools | 929 of 1,956 |
| Best Nursing Schools in Indiana | 9 of 30 |
| Best Nursing Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 117 of 296 |
The following degree levels are granted in nursing at BSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 159 |
| Master’s | 37 |
| Professional Certificate | 1 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Ball State University awarded 159 bachelor’s degrees in nursing.
BSU is a solid choice among schools offering nursing at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #8 out of 28 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Indiana | 8 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 72 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 552 |
Nursing graduates with a bachelor’s degree from BSU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $68,425 a year. This is higher than $53,575, the median for all majors at BSU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at BSU, nursing graduates take on a median debt of $26,000 in student loans. This is higher than $24,488, the typical median for all majors at BSU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,628 | $27,496 |
| Fees | $2,134 | $2,134 |
Learn more about BSU tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 9% of nursing bachelor’s degrees went to men and 91% went to women.
The majority of nursing bachelor’s degree graduates at BSU were White. Roughly 80% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Ball State University with a bachelor’s in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 127 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 10 |
BSU conferred 159 bachelor’s degrees in registered nursing/registered nurse recently — 91% to women and 9% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (80%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at BSU. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Nursing | 37 |
| Professional Certificate Degrees in Nursing | 1 |
