GROUNDED IN SUPPORT,
we radiate success.
NURSING & HEALTH PROFESSIONS
At Valpo, our light shines beyond national rankings and diverse programs. Here, you’ll be equipped with hands-on learning, evidence-based practice, and a compassionate, holistic approach to healthcare. Our genuine commitment to your journey will ground you and guide you to radiate your brilliance, make a meaningful impact, and bring a brighter future for all into view.
97.1% OF GRADUATES EMPLOYED OR ENROLLED IN GRADUATE SCHOOL WITHIN NINE MONTHS OF GRADUATING
At Valpo, we believe in hands-on learning that prepares you to thrive in the nursing and health professions. Whether it’s clinical rotations in top healthcare facilities, global health service trips, or engaging in cuttingedge simulations in our state-of-the-art labs, you’ll move beyond textbooks to gain real-world experience that makes a lasting impact. From day one, you’ll be immersed in opportunities to apply your knowledge and serve with compassion.
$71,361 AVERAGE STARTING SALARY 87% ENGAGED IN EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING ACTIVITIES
“My Valpo experience, with its strong emphasis on leadership and community engagement, laid the foundation for my professional journey in healthcare administration. The comprehensive education and supportive environment at Valpo equipped me with the skills and confidence needed to excel as an administrative fellow at Henry Ford Health, where I now work to enhance healthcare access and quality for underserved communities.”
LEM CARTMAN ’23, ’24 MHCA
Undergraduate Major: Healthcare leadership
Graduate Program: Master of healthcare administration
Read more about Lem’s story at BIT.LY/REFININGLEADERSHIP.
”I felt like I needed more resources, more of a sense of community, and Valpo offered that. I found family at Valpo, even though my family was far away. And when I did my clinicals, I’d say I was from Valpo, and people would trust me right away. Valpo has a great reputation in the community, and I felt proud to represent it.”
BRAULIO ALCALA ’23
Major: Nursing
Read more about Braulio’s story at BIT.LY/VALPOBRAULIOALCALA.
”I have always been drawn to both helping individuals and also to leadership. I have been fortunate in my career to balance both. I’m able to still take care of patients one day a week and I’m able to lead over 100 advanced practice providers. The flexibility [of Valpo’s doctor of nursing program] has been phenomenal. The professors have been super supportive and engaged. They definitely partner with me to ensure I succeed. This program has helped move my career forward because it has allowed me to focus on developing as a leader and start asking the right questions so I can better serve my teams. The impact that I’m making in their careers and the patients that they touch is hopefully going to multiply throughout the state.”
NADIA PAUL ’25 DNP, MSN, ACNP-BC, FHM
Graduate Program: Doctor of nursing practice
Read more about Nadia’s story at BIT.LY/NADIAPAUL.
“[During the exercise science program,] I took a leadership class where we had some indepth conversations and I was able to make great friends with students who I would have never crossed paths with before if I hadn’t taken that class. That class really helped me. The professors here, they’re great. You get that experience with Valpo — small class sizes so you get individualized attention.”
ANTHONY SCIARRONI ’23, ’24 M.S.
Undergraduate Major: Exercise science Graduate Program: Master of science in sports administration
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Valparaiso University admits students of any race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation, or religion. (For a full statement, see valpo.edu .)
Valparaiso University Valparaiso, IN 46383
web: valpo.edu /graduate-success
email: undergrad.admission@valpo.edu
