Nursing Schools in Indiana (2026)
45 accredited nursing programs found
Indiana has 45 nursing-relevant schools in this directory, with an unusual private-tilted split of 16 public and 29 private institutions. Average in-state tuition is $25,080, with public schools averaging $8,975 and private schools averaging $35,818. The 25th-to-75th-percentile tuition band runs from $9,992 to $36,136 — a wide range driven by the contrast between the Ivy Tech system and the dense private-university landscape. The cheapest tracked program is Ivy Tech Community College at $4,912 per year, which is also the largest by undergraduate enrollment at approximately 54,926 — an unusual case of the same institution holding both positions.
Across Indiana programs the average graduation rate is 57.3 percent and the average retention rate is 71.8 percent. Median post-graduation earnings average $48,899 and median federal debt at graduation averages $21,531 — among the higher in this group, reflecting the private-heavy mix. The state's healthcare employer base is anchored by Indiana University Health, Ascension St. Vincent, Community Health Network, and Franciscan Health, primarily concentrated around the Indianapolis metro.
Registered Nurse Market in Indiana
BLS wage and employment data for registered nurses
Registered Nurse Salary in Indiana
Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024
Matches the Indiana average of $25,080.
Matches the Indiana average of 57.3%.
Matches the Indiana median of $48,899.
Tuition Overview
| Avg Public Tuition | $8,975 |
| Lowest Tuition | $4,912 |
| Highest Tuition | $62,693 |
| Avg Private Tuition | $35,818 |
Student Outcomes
| Avg Graduation Rate | 57.3% |
| Avg Earnings After Grad | $51,773 |
| Avg Student Debt | $21,531 |
| Total Enrollment | 278,726 |
All Nursing Schools in Indiana
| Institution | City | Type | Tuition (In-State) | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ivy Tech Community College | Indianapolis | Public | $4,912 | 54,926 |
| Purdue University-Main Campus | West Lafayette | Public | $9,992 | 39,637 |
| Indiana University-Bloomington | Bloomington | Public | $11,790 | 36,571 |
| Purdue University Global | West Lafayette | Public | $10,110 | 31,502 |
| Indiana University-Indianapolis | Indianapolis | Public | $10,449 | 16,582 |
| Ball State University | Muncie | Public | $10,758 | 13,770 |
| University of Notre Dame | Notre Dame | Private | $62,693 | 8,923 |
| Indiana State University | Terre Haute | Public | $9,992 | 6,620 |
| Purdue University Northwest | Hammond | Public | $8,419 | 5,786 |
| Purdue University Fort Wayne | Fort Wayne | Public | $9,254 | 5,450 |
| University of Southern Indiana | Evansville | Public | $10,136 | 5,344 |
| Butler University | Indianapolis | Private | $45,980 | 4,383 |
| Indiana University-South Bend | South Bend | Public | $8,179 | 3,807 |
| Vincennes University | Vincennes | Public | $6,886 | 3,739 |
| University of Indianapolis | Indianapolis | Private | $36,136 | 3,147 |
| Indiana University-Southeast | New Albany | Public | $8,179 | 3,088 |
| Indiana University-Northwest | Gary | Public | $8,179 | 2,582 |
| Indiana University-East | Richmond | Public | $8,179 | 2,446 |
| Trine University | Angola | Private | $35,600 | 2,344 |
| Marian University | Indianapolis | Private | $39,100 | 2,336 |
| Indiana University-Kokomo | Kokomo | Public | $8,179 | 2,308 |
| Valparaiso University | Valparaiso | Private | $46,588 | 2,229 |
| Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion | Marion | Private | $31,168 | 1,927 |
| Taylor University | Upland | Private | $39,104 | 1,890 |
| DePauw University | Greencastle | Private | $57,070 | 1,804 |
| University of Saint Francis-Fort Wayne | Fort Wayne | Private | $35,420 | 1,599 |
| Grace College and Theological Seminary | Winona Lake | Private | $30,034 | 1,511 |
| University of Evansville | Evansville | Private | $42,676 | 1,477 |
| Saint Mary's College | Notre Dame | Private | $51,430 | 1,399 |
| Indiana Institute of Technology | Fort Wayne | Private | $30,446 | 1,361 |
| Anderson University | Anderson | Private | $35,640 | 1,070 |
| Bethel University | Mishawaka | Private | $33,320 | 1,069 |
| Huntington University | Huntington | Private | $29,982 | 1,016 |
| Lincoln College of Technology-Indianapolis | Indianapolis | For-Profit | N/A | 1,004 |
| Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | Saint Mary of the Woods | Private | $33,490 | 896 |
| Manchester University | North Manchester | Private | $37,090 | 895 |
| Goshen College | Goshen | Private | $37,760 | 761 |
| John Patrick University of Health and Applied Sciences | South Bend | For-Profit | $19,520 | 289 |
| American College of Education | Indianapolis | For-Profit | N/A | 277 |
| Caris College | Jeffersonville | For-Profit | N/A | 189 |
| Denmark College | Merrillville | For-Profit | N/A | 178 |
| Martin University | Indianapolis | Private | $12,830 | 164 |
| Indiana Wellness College | Carmel | For-Profit | N/A | 154 |
| International Business College-Indianapolis | Indianapolis | For-Profit | $16,480 | 145 |
| Saint Elizabeth School of Nursing | Lafayette | Private | $20,064 | 131 |
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Indiana Nursing Market Context
BLS data for Indiana shows an RN median annual wage of $70,760 and a mean of $72,370. The 10th to 90th percentile range runs from $52,760 to $93,100. Statewide RN employment is approximately 64,330 and the projected growth rate is 6 percent — in line with the national figure.
Median program debt of $21,531 against a $70,760 RN median wage produces one of the tighter payback ratios in this group, particularly for graduates of higher-cost private programs. Graduates of the Ivy Tech pipeline carry meaningfully less debt and substantially improve the equation. The 90th-percentile figure of $93,100 sits just below the national RN median, indicating limited RN-tier wage headroom; experienced Indiana nurses commonly pursue advanced practice or relocate to higher-wage Chicago or Cincinnati markets for additional career mobility.