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2027 Best Value Nursing Practice Schools in Indiana

11 Colleges in the United States
$28,185 Avg Student Debt
$55,728 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value Nursing Practice Badge [Nursing Practice](/majors/health-care-professions/nursing/nursing-practice/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong nursing practice education at a price that pays off.

For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 11 schools to find the best return on investment for nursing practice students.

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2027 Best Value Nursing Practice Schools in Indiana

If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the nursing practice degrees they offer, see the list below.

Best Value Nursing Practice Schools

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Purdue University Northwest tops our 2027 list of the best value nursing practice schools in Indiana. Located in the suburb of Hammond, Purdue University Northwest is a large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,357, compared with $15,504 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $24,552 to complete the nursing practice program here. Early-career nursing practice graduates make about $93,180. Set against $24,552 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 72% of applicants are accepted.

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Indiana State University
Terre Haute, IN

Students looking for strong value in nursing practice will find it at Indiana State University, which ranked #2. Set in the city of Terre Haute, Indiana State University is a moderately-sized public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,258, compared with $22,322 for out-of-state students. Nursing Practice graduates carry a median of $30,155 in student loans. Early-career nursing practice graduates make about $95,570. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Indiana State University admits about 81% of applicants.

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Students looking for strong value in nursing practice will find it at Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis, which ranked #3. Located in the city of Indianapolis, Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $10,762 in tuition and fees, compared with $34,891 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $28,408 to complete the nursing practice program here. Soon after graduation, nursing practice degree recipients from Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis generally make around $89,364. Set against $28,408 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 76%.

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Students looking for strong value in nursing practice will find it at University Of Southern Indiana, which ranked #4. Located in the suburb of Evansville, University Of Southern Indiana is a large public university. Students from in state pay about $10,066 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $22,907. Students borrow a median of $25,089 to complete the nursing practice program here. Early-career nursing practice graduates make about $91,255. Set against $25,089 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Southern Indiana admits about 96% of applicants.

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Purdue University Main Campus
West Lafayette, IN

A rank of #5 makes Purdue University Main Campus one of the best values for nursing practice. Purdue University Main Campus is a very large public school located in the city of West Lafayette. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,992, with out-of-state students paying around $28,794. Typical student debt for nursing practice graduates is $20,455. Soon after graduation, nursing practice degree recipients from Purdue University Main Campus generally make around $63,111. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Purdue University Main Campus admits about 50% of applicants.

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Goshen College
Goshen, IN

Goshen College earned the #6 position for value in nursing practice this year. Set in the city of Goshen, Goshen College is a small private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $38,890 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for nursing practice graduates is $27,000. Nursing Practice graduates of Goshen College earn a median of $71,791 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. Roughly 84% of applicants are accepted.

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Ball State University ranked #7 on our 2027 list of the best value nursing practice schools. Located in the city of Muncie, Ball State University is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $11,082 in tuition and fees, compared with $29,630 for out-of-state students. Nursing Practice graduates carry a median of $26,000 in student loans. Nursing Practice graduates of Ball State University earn a median of $47,863 early in their careers. Set against $26,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Ball State University admits about 86% of applicants.

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Indiana Wesleyan University National And Global landed the #8 spot for nursing practice value this year. Set in the rural area of Marion, Indiana Wesleyan University National And Global is a large private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,648. Nursing Practice graduates carry a median of $31,000 in student loans. Nursing Practice graduates of Indiana Wesleyan University National And Global earn a median of $90,378 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.

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University Of Saint Francis Fort Wayne landed the #9 spot for nursing practice value this year. University Of Saint Francis Fort Wayne is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Fort Wayne. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $36,460. Students borrow a median of $32,570 to complete the nursing practice program here. Early-career nursing practice graduates make about $82,099. Set against $32,570 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 96% of applicants are accepted.

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Valparaiso University
Valparaiso, IN

Valparaiso University came in at #10 for value in nursing practice this year. Set in the suburb of Valparaiso, Valparaiso University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $48,450. Students borrow a median of $27,366 to complete the nursing practice program here. Nursing Practice graduates of Valparaiso University earn a median of $92,786 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 89%.

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Marian University Indiana
Indianapolis, IN

Marian University Indiana earned the #11 position for value in nursing practice this year. Set in the city of Indianapolis, Marian University Indiana is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $40,664. Nursing Practice graduates carry a median of $37,444 in student loans. Early-career nursing practice graduates make about $71,111. Set against $37,444 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Marian University Indiana admits about 96% of applicants.

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs the cost of a degree against the earnings graduates go on to achieve, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 11 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 11 ranked schools only.

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