Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at University of Evansville

University of Evansville's nursing program produces graduates earning around $71,000 their first year—several thousand dollars below both the national and Indiana median for nursing programs. While the debt load of $27,000 is manageable and in line with state and national averages, the earnings gap means this program ranks in just the 40th percentile among Indiana nursing schools. For context, nearby alternatives like Chamberlain and Purdue University Global place graduates earning $12,000-$15,000 more annually with similar debt levels.

The debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.38 is solid, but that metric only tells half the story when absolute earnings lag this far behind. Indiana has 30 nursing programs to choose from, and this one ranks in the bottom half for graduate outcomes. Given nursing's typically strong job market, the lower earnings here raise questions about placement outcomes or regional salary differences.

An important caveat: these figures come from a small sample size (under 30 graduates), so they may not represent the typical experience. Still, even accounting for statistical noise, the combination of below-median earnings and middle-of-the-pack debt suggests you should carefully compare this program against Indiana's stronger-performing nursing schools before committing.