Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at Chamberlain University-Indiana

Chamberlain University-Indiana's nursing program delivers strong graduate earnings but comes with a significant price premium that parents need to carefully consider. With first-year earnings of $83,188, graduates outperform the national median by over $8,000 and rank in the 80th percentile nationally. However, the program's median debt of $39,146 is substantially higher than both the national and Indiana medians of $27,000, ranking in just the 5th percentile for debt management.

The concerning pattern here is that despite higher debt, the earnings advantage shrinks considerably when compared to Indiana peers—graduates rank only in the 60th percentile statewide and earn just $11,400 more than the state median. Several Indiana programs, including Purdue University Global and Purdue University Northwest, produce graduates earning $77,000-$78,000 with likely lower debt loads. The flat earnings growth (-1% from year 1 to 4) suggests limited advancement potential that might justify the premium cost.

While the debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.47 is manageable and graduates do earn well above average, the value proposition is questionable given Indiana's competitive nursing landscape. Your child would likely achieve similar career outcomes at a lower-cost Indiana public university while avoiding the extra $12,000+ in debt that Chamberlain typically requires.