Nursing at Delta College
If you plan to study Nursing, take a look at what Delta College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Delta College is in University Center, MI.
During the most recent reporting year, 112 nursing degrees were awarded at Delta College.
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Studying Online at Delta College
Online coursework is an option at Delta College. Of 8,397 students, 3,175 (38%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,601 (31%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Delta College
Rankings can help you compare Delta College’s Nursing program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Michigan | #5 of 55 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #12 of 295 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Michigan | #17 of 55 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #106 of 310 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #142 of 1,878 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #845 of 1,918 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Delta College
Those who finish Delta College’s Nursing program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $57,868 |
| 2 years | $56,879 |
| 3 years | $57,188 |
| 4 years | $62,169 |
| 5 years | $71,328 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Nursing graduates from Delta College report median earnings of $62,169, compared with $41,899 for all Delta College graduates — about 48% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Nursing graduates from Delta College stands at $19,955.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Nursing graduates at Delta College, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Nursing graduates at Delta College are 84% women (94) and 16% men (18).
Nursing Associate’s Program at Delta College
Among the 112 associate’s nursing degrees awarded at Delta College, 84% were women (94) and 16% were men (18).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Delta College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 92 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Black / African American | 9 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 6 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 17% of Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Delta College, below the national average of 44%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Delta College
This Nursing program at Delta College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 112 |
Best-Paid Careers for Nursing Graduates
Graduates of the Nursing program at Delta College pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Nursing majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Nurse Practitioners | $147,651 |
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $129,557 |
| Registered Nurses | $105,741 |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,718 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $66,747 |
| Critical Care Nurses | $65,103 |
| Acute Care Nurses | $56,247 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialists | $52,889 |
| Nurse Midwives | $36,174 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.