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. Also, learn how IWU ranks among other schools offering degrees in nursing.
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IWU was ranked #219 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for nursing majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #3 in Indiana.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Indiana Wesleyan University - National & Global handed out 469 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is an increase of 18% over the previous year when 398 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 312 students received their master’s degree in nursing from IWU. This makes it the #26 most popular school for nursing master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 19 students received their doctoral degrees in nursing in 2021, making the school the #155 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Nursing majors who earn their bachelor's degree from IWU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $60,518 a year. This is less than $62,880, which is the national median of all nursing majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
Nursing majors graduating with a master's degree from IWU make a median salary of $83,132 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $94,353.
While getting their bachelor's degree at IWU, nursing students borrow a median amount of $31,000 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $27,000 for all nursing majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the nursing program at IWU is $450 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at Indiana Wesleyan University - National & Global.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 469 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in nursing from IWU. About 6% were men and 94% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 76% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Indiana Wesleyan University - National & Global with a bachelor's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 71 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19 |
| White | 355 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 13 |
Of the 312 students who earned a master's degree in Nursing from IWU in 2020-2021, 12% were men and 88% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at IWU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 80% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Indiana Wesleyan University - National & Global with a master's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 33 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 250 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 10 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 160 |
| Bioethics/Medical Ethics | 41 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 25 |
| Public Health | 15 |
