Indiana Wesleyan University-National & Global
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Best Online Nursing Programs in Muncie, IN (2026)
Muncie, Indiana has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs. Muncie has a population of about 64,739. Median household income is $43,395 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 25.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Muncie, IN metro area, the top-earning nursing-related role is Nurse Practitioner at a median $122,490 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Nursing Schools to Muncie
The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer nursing programs near Muncie. Distances are calculated from Muncie city center.
How We Rank Schools
Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:
- Graduation rate 30%
- Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
- Average net price (lower is better) 20%
- Retention rate 15%
- Fully online availability 10%
Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Muncie. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Ivy Tech Community College
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Indiana University-Indianapolis
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Miami Valley Career Technology Center
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Upper Valley Career Center
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Indiana schools on the Indiana nursing page.
Nursing Wages Near Muncie
Muncie is part of the Muncie, IN metro area (BLS area code 34620). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Indiana statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $79,500 | Muncie, IN | $90,238 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $64,330 | Muncie, IN | $73,019 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | N/A | IN statewide | – |
| Nurse Midwife | $101,630 | IN statewide | $115,358 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $122,490 | Muncie, IN | $139,035 |
| Nursing Assistant | $37,080 | Muncie, IN | $42,089 |
Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.
Muncie at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 64,739 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $43,395 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 25.7% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 88.1 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Nursing-related employment in Delaware County | 2,046 workers, 35 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Muncie-Area Cities With Nursing Programs
- Anderson, IN – 17.5 mi away (86,565 pop)
- New Castle, IN – 19.4 mi away (21,949 pop)
- Fishers, IN – 34.5 mi away (90,127 pop)
- Lawrence, IN – 38.9 mi away (47,866 pop)
- Westfield, IN – 41.7 mi away (37,221 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited nursing schools are near Muncie, IN?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs near Muncie. The closest is Indiana Wesleyan University-National & Global in Marion, IN (26.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Upper Valley Career Center (62.3 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying nursing roles near Muncie?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying nursing-related roles near Muncie are: Nurse Practitioner ($122,490), Nurse Midwife ($101,630), Registered Nurse ($79,500). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Indiana statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Should I look at programs in Anderson instead of Muncie?
Anderson, IN is 17.5 miles from Muncie and has its own set of local nursing programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.
Is Muncie an affordable place to study nursing?
Muncie’s median household income of $43,395 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Muncie while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Indiana public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.
How do I verify a program is accredited?
Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.
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Data verified: June 11, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.