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2027 Best Registered Nursing Schools in Indiana

31 Colleges in the United States
4,715 Registered Nursing Degrees Awarded
$79,647 Avg Early-Career Salary

Registered Nursing is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

For its 2027 ranking, College Factual looked at 31 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for registered nursing students pursuing a degree.

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Best Schools for Registered Nursing in Indiana

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the registered nursing degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Registered Nursing

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Purdue University Main Campus
West Lafayette, IN

No school ranked higher than Purdue University Main Campus this year for registered nursing. This very large public university is located in the city of West Lafayette. About 83% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 217 registered nursing students who graduated with this degree at Purdue University Main Campus in the most recent data year. Graduates of the registered nursing program make about $91,063 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $20,455 to complete this degree. Read more about the registered nursing program at Purdue University Main Campus

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Students looking for a strong registered nursing program will find one at University Of Southern Indiana, which ranked #2. Set in the suburb of Evansville, University Of Southern Indiana is a large public institution. Roughly 48% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 93 registered nursing students who graduated with this degree at University Of Southern Indiana in the most recent data year. Graduates of the registered nursing program make about $91,255 in their early career. University Of Southern Indiana graduates carry a median of $25,089 in student loans. More information about a degree in registered nursing from University Of Southern Indiana

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Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in registered nursing, landing the #3 spot this year. Set in the city of Indianapolis, Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis is a very large public institution. Roughly 54% of students complete a degree within six years here. Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis awarded about 513 registered nursing degrees in the most recent data year. Registered Nursing graduates of Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis earn a median of $89,364 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $28,408. Read more about the registered nursing program at Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis

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Students looking for a strong registered nursing program will find one at Purdue University Northwest, which ranked #4. This large public university is located in the suburb of Hammond. Purdue University Northwest graduates 43% of students within six years. About 216 registered nursing degrees were awarded at Purdue University Northwest in the most recent year. Registered Nursing graduates of Purdue University Northwest earn a median of $93,180 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $24,552. Read more about the registered nursing program at Purdue University Northwest

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A rank of #5 makes Indiana Wesleyan University National And Global one of the top schools for registered nursing. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the rural area of Marion. There were roughly 185 registered nursing students who graduated with this degree at Indiana Wesleyan University National And Global in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, registered nursing degree recipients from Indiana Wesleyan University National And Global generally make around $90,378. Students borrow a median of $31,000 to complete this degree. See the full registered nursing program report for Indiana Wesleyan University National And Global

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Valparaiso University
Valparaiso, IN

Valparaiso University came in at #6 for registered nursing this year. Located in the suburb of Valparaiso, Valparaiso University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 70%. About 85 registered nursing degrees were awarded at Valparaiso University in the most recent year. Graduates of the registered nursing program make about $92,786 in their early career. Valparaiso University graduates carry a median of $27,366 in student loans. More information about a degree in registered nursing from Valparaiso University

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Ivy Tech Community College
Indianapolis, IN

Ivy Tech Community College landed the #7 spot for registered nursing this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Indianapolis. Ivy Tech Community College awarded about 1,617 registered nursing degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their registered nursing degree from Ivy Tech Community College earn around $65,738 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $18,000 to complete this degree. Read more about the registered nursing program at Ivy Tech Community College

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Ball State University landed the #8 spot for registered nursing this year. Ball State University is a very large public school located in the city of Muncie. Ball State University graduates 62% of students within six years. About 155 registered nursing degrees were awarded at Ball State University in the most recent year. Students who receive their registered nursing degree from Ball State University earn around $88,411 in the first couple years of their career. Ball State University graduates carry a median of $26,000 in student loans. Get the full registered nursing details for Ball State University

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University Of Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN

University Of Indianapolis came in at #9 for registered nursing this year. Set in the city of Indianapolis, University Of Indianapolis is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. University Of Indianapolis graduates 56% of students within six years. University Of Indianapolis awarded about 128 registered nursing degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the registered nursing program make about $89,316 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $27,187. Read more about the registered nursing program at University Of Indianapolis

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Manchester College
North Manchester, IN

Manchester College earned the #10 position for registered nursing this year. Manchester College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of North Manchester. Manchester College graduates 46% of students within six years. There were roughly 21 registered nursing students who graduated with this degree at Manchester College in the most recent data year. Registered Nursing graduates of Manchester College earn a median of $52,464 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $25,833. More information about a degree in registered nursing from Manchester College

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Purdue University Global
West Lafayette, IN

Purdue University Global ranked #11 on our 2027 list of the best registered nursing schools. Purdue University Global is a very large public school located in the city of West Lafayette. About 33% of students finish within six years. Purdue University Global awarded about 272 registered nursing degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their registered nursing degree from Purdue University Global earn around $96,363 in the first couple years of their career. Purdue University Global graduates carry a median of $38,512 in student loans. More information about a degree in registered nursing from Purdue University Global

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University Of Evansville ranked #12 on our 2027 list of the best registered nursing schools. Located in the city of Evansville, University Of Evansville is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. University Of Evansville graduates 65% of students within six years. University Of Evansville awarded about 22 registered nursing degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their registered nursing degree from University Of Evansville earn around $71,066 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree. Get the full registered nursing details for University Of Evansville

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Indiana University Kokomo came in at #13 for registered nursing this year. Located in the city of Kokomo, Indiana University Kokomo is a moderately-sized public university. Indiana University Kokomo graduates 45% of students within six years. About 70 registered nursing degrees were awarded at Indiana University Kokomo in the most recent year. Graduates of the registered nursing program make about $92,379 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,832. Get the full registered nursing details for Indiana University Kokomo

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Saint Marys College
Notre Dame, IN

Saint Marys College ranked #14 on our 2027 list of the best registered nursing schools. Set in the suburb of Notre Dame, Saint Marys College is a small private not-for-profit institution. Saint Marys College graduates 69% of students within six years. There were roughly 57 registered nursing students who graduated with this degree at Saint Marys College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, registered nursing degree recipients from Saint Marys College generally make around $74,962. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000. See the full registered nursing program report for Saint Marys College

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Marian University Indiana
Indianapolis, IN

Marian University Indiana landed the #15 spot for registered nursing this year. Marian University Indiana is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Indianapolis. Roughly 67% of students complete a degree within six years here. Marian University Indiana awarded about 228 registered nursing degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their registered nursing degree from Marian University Indiana earn around $71,111 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $37,444 to complete this degree. See the full registered nursing program report for Marian University Indiana

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Indiana State University
Terre Haute, IN

Indiana State University placed #16 among the best registered nursing schools. Located in the city of Terre Haute, Indiana State University is a moderately-sized public university. Indiana State University graduates 43% of students within six years. There were roughly 75 registered nursing students who graduated with this degree at Indiana State University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the registered nursing program make about $95,570 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $30,155. More information about a degree in registered nursing from Indiana State University

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Indiana University Southeast came in at #17 for registered nursing this year. Located in the suburb of New Albany, Indiana University Southeast is a moderately-sized public university. Roughly 39% of students complete a degree within six years here. Indiana University Southeast awarded about 34 registered nursing degrees in the most recent data year. Registered Nursing graduates of Indiana University Southeast earn a median of $66,302 early in their careers. Indiana University Southeast graduates carry a median of $25,719 in student loans. Read more about the registered nursing program at Indiana University Southeast

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Chamberlain University Indiana ranked #18 on our 2027 list of the best registered nursing schools. Chamberlain University Indiana is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Indianapolis. About 44 registered nursing degrees were awarded at Chamberlain University Indiana in the most recent year. Registered Nursing graduates of Chamberlain University Indiana earn a median of $83,188 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $39,146 to complete this degree. Get the full registered nursing details for Chamberlain University Indiana

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Indiana Wesleyan University placed #19 among the best registered nursing schools. Set in the town of Marion, Indiana Wesleyan University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. About 66% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 72 registered nursing students who graduated with this degree at Indiana Wesleyan University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, registered nursing degree recipients from Indiana Wesleyan University generally make around $96,810. Typical student debt for the program is $31,000. See the full registered nursing program report for Indiana Wesleyan University

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Indiana University East earned the #20 position for registered nursing this year. This moderately-sized public university is located in the town of Richmond. About 39% of students finish within six years. About 35 registered nursing degrees were awarded at Indiana University East in the most recent year. Graduates of the registered nursing program make about $92,367 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree. Get the full registered nursing details for Indiana University East

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Huntington University
Huntington, IN

Huntington University landed the #21 spot for registered nursing this year. Set in the town of Huntington, Huntington University is a small private not-for-profit institution. About 64% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 58 registered nursing students who graduated with this degree at Huntington University in the most recent data year. Registered Nursing graduates of Huntington University earn a median of $71,934 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $31,000 to complete this degree. Get the full registered nursing details for Huntington University

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University Of Saint Francis Fort Wayne ranked #22 on our 2027 list of the best registered nursing schools. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Fort Wayne. University Of Saint Francis Fort Wayne graduates 54% of students within six years. There were roughly 146 registered nursing students who graduated with this degree at University Of Saint Francis Fort Wayne in the most recent data year. Graduates of the registered nursing program make about $82,099 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $32,570. See the full registered nursing program report for University Of Saint Francis Fort Wayne

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Goshen College
Goshen, IN

Goshen College ranked #23 on our 2027 list of the best registered nursing schools. Set in the city of Goshen, Goshen College is a small private not-for-profit institution. About 65% of students finish within six years. Goshen College awarded about 23 registered nursing degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their registered nursing degree from Goshen College earn around $71,791 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000. Get the full registered nursing details for Goshen College

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Vincennes University
Vincennes, IN

Vincennes University came in at #24 for registered nursing this year. Located in the town of Vincennes, Vincennes University is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 3%. Vincennes University awarded about 80 registered nursing degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their registered nursing degree from Vincennes University earn around $61,818 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $21,530 to complete this degree. Read more about the registered nursing program at Vincennes University

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Anderson University Indiana placed #25 among the best registered nursing schools. This small private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Anderson. Roughly 53% of students complete a degree within six years here. Anderson University Indiana awarded about 28 registered nursing degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, registered nursing degree recipients from Anderson University Indiana generally make around $64,084. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000. Read more about the registered nursing program at Anderson University Indiana

Rest of the Top 31 Registered Nursing Schools

These schools rounded out the top of this year’s registered nursing ranking:

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Saint Mary Of The Woods College
Saint Mary of the Woods, IN
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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 31 schools evaluated.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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