by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in nursing at BSU. You can earn it at the Master’s, Professional Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #8 out of 12 schools (Master’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 #904 out of 2,000 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Schools | 904 of 2,000 |
| Best Nursing Schools in Indiana | 9 of 31 |
| Best Nursing Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 113 of 314 |
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 |
During the most recent reporting year, Ball State University handed out 37 master’s degrees in nursing.
BSU holds a strong position among schools offering nursing at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #8 out of 12 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools in Indiana | 8 |
| Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 63 |
| Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools | 371 |
Among recent graduates, 5% of nursing master’s degrees went to men and 95% went to women.
The majority of nursing master’s degree graduates at BSU are White. Approximately 92% 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 master’s in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 34 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
BSU conferred 37 master’s completions in registered nursing/registered nurse in the latest year of data — 95% to women and 5% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (92%).
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Ball State University awarded 1 professional certificate degree in nursing.
BSU has not been ranked for nursing at the professional certificate level.
Every one of the 1 student who graduated with a professional certificate degree in nursing from BSU were women.
The majority of nursing professional certificate degree graduates at BSU were White. Approximately 100% 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 professional certificate in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
BSU awarded 1 professional certificate degree in family practice nurse/nursing in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (100%).
Undergraduate study is also available at BSU. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Nursing | 159 |