by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in nursing at Purdue University Global. You can earn it at the Master’s, Professional Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #7 out of 12 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Purdue University Global highly for nursing, placing at #1,032 out of 2,000 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Schools | 1,032 of 2,000 |
| Best Nursing Schools in Indiana | 12 of 31 |
| Best Nursing Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 135 of 314 |
The following degree levels are granted in nursing at Purdue University Global, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 147 |
| Associate’s | 73 |
| Master’s | 572 |
| Professional Certificate | 326 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Purdue University Global conferred 572 master’s degrees in nursing.
Purdue University Global is in the top 10% of the country for nursing at the master’s level. In particular it placed #7 out of 12 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools in Indiana | 7 |
| Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 56 |
| Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools | 344 |
Average full-time graduate tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,420 | $13,800 |
| Fees | $797 | $885 |
Read more about Purdue University Global tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 11% of nursing master’s degrees went to men and 89% went to women.
The largest share of nursing master’s degree graduates at Purdue University Global were White. Approximately 55% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Purdue University Global with a master’s in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 53 |
| Black or African American | 96 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 51 |
| White | 312 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 59 |
Purdue University Global granted 303 master’s completions in family practice nurse/nursing in the most recent reporting year — 93% to women and 7% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (60%).
Purdue University Global awarded 131 master’s degrees in psychiatric/mental health nurse/nursing in the latest year of data — 79% to women and 21% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (34%).
Purdue University Global granted 82 master’s completions in geriatric nurse/nursing in the most recent reporting year — 85% to women and 15% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (61%).
Purdue University Global awarded 56 master’s degrees in nursing administration in the most recent reporting year — 91% to women and 9% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (61%).
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Purdue University Global awarded 326 professional certificate degrees in nursing.
Purdue University Global has not been ranked for nursing at the professional certificate level.
Among recent graduates, 15% of nursing professional certificate degrees went to men and 85% went to women.
The largest share of nursing professional certificate degree graduates at Purdue University Global were White. Approximately 42% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Purdue University Global with a professional certificate in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 28 |
| Black or African American | 85 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 31 |
| White | 138 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 43 |
Purdue University Global conferred 218 professional certificate degrees in psychiatric/mental health nurse/nursing recently — 87% to women and 13% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (36%).
Purdue University Global conferred 61 professional certificate completions in family practice nurse/nursing in the most recent reporting year — 82% to women and 18% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (61%).
Purdue University Global conferred 47 professional certificate completions in adult health nurse/nursing recently — 83% to women and 17% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (47%).
Undergraduate study is also available at Purdue University Global. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Nursing | 147 |
| Associate’s Degrees in Nursing | 73 |
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