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MSN — Nursing Education
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MSN — Nursing Leadership
Online · 30 months · $40,488 total tuition
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MSN — Nursing Administration
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Strengths
- Online flexibility
- Tuition affordability
Score breakdown
- Job market strength68
- Graduation rate53
- Online flexibility87
- Tuition affordability77
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Admissions
Admissions at Purdue University Global
- No published acceptance or admission rate (%) for Purdue Global’s nursing programs could be found in official sources.
- For undergraduate nursing (Associate and RN-to-BSN programs), the general admissions requirements are:
- – High school diploma or GED for associate’s programs
- – Active RN license, plus an associate’s degree, diploma, or certificate in nursing for RN-to-BSN
- All nursing programs require passing a criminal background check; in some states (e.g., Iowa), additional checks such as child abuse/elder abuse records are mandated.
- Graduate nursing (MSN) admissions require:
- – A bachelor’s degree in nursing from an accredited institution
- – A cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher (official transcript required; an unofficial copy acceptable at initial application)
- – Criminal background check
- Purdue Global does not require standardized tests such as GRE, GMAT, LSAT, or SAT for admission to any program.
- Satisfactory Academic Progress standards indicate that for associate’s and bachelor’s level nursing programs, the required minimum cumulative GPA for continuation is 2.5.
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Wages
Indiana RN mean wage
Published tuition is in the figures above. This is the mean annual wage for a registered nurse in the school's home state.
$85,850
Salary is the BLS OEWS May 2024 mean annual wage for registered nurses in Indiana. Tuition is the school-published program total and excludes fees, books, and living costs.
About
About Purdue University Global
All programs are delivered 100% online and are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), ensuring a quality education. With a focus on flexibility and convenience, Purdue Global prepares you for advanced roles in nursing.
Format
Schedule and format at Purdue University Global
- — ONLINE / HYBRID / ON‑CAMPUS DELIVERY —
- Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) is offered as a hybrid program, with online coursework plus clinical experiences at local health care facilities in Iowa or Maine.
- Other nursing programs (such as RN‑to‑BSN, MSN, DNP and postgraduate certificates) are delivered fully online, with required clinical/practicum experiences arranged by students where they work or through Purdue Global’s placement resources.
- — EVENING, WEEKEND, OR MULTIPLE COHORT START OPTIONS —
- RN‑to‑BSN program offers continuous start dates—no waitlists, no commuting—and multiple start dates year‑round.
- MSN and master’s‑level nursing programs also provide multiple start dates to support flexible schedules.
- The university uses a 10‑week term calendar divided into three tracks (A, B, C) with staggered start dates throughout the year, offering flexible entry points.
- No explicit mention of evening or weekend‑specific class delivery times—only that online courses can be completed on students’ schedules ([purdueglobal.edu](https://www.purdueglobal.edu/degree-programs/nursing/bachelor-degree-nursing/
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Programs
Details that belong to one program
DNP — Executive Leadership
Minimum GPA: 2.5
No published acceptance or admission rate for Purdue Global’s nursing programs.
Courses are largely asynchronous, allowing students to complete work on their own schedule.
MSN — Nursing Education
Minimum GPA: 2.5
No published acceptance or admission rate for Purdue Global’s nursing programs.
Courses are largely asynchronous, allowing students to complete work on their own schedule.
MSN — Nursing Informatics
Minimum GPA: 2.5
No published acceptance or admission rate for Purdue Global’s nursing programs.
Courses are largely asynchronous, allowing students to complete work on their own schedule.
MSN — Nursing Leadership
Minimum GPA: 2.5
No published acceptance or admission rate for Purdue Global’s nursing programs.
Courses are largely asynchronous, allowing students to complete work on their own schedule.
RN to BSN
No published acceptance or admission rate for Purdue Global’s nursing programs.
Courses are largely asynchronous, allowing students to complete work on their own schedule.
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Sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics; National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN); CCNE; ACEN.
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