Registered Nursing at Michigan State University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Registered Nursing, you may want to check out the program at Michigan State University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Michigan State University is located in East Lansing, MI.
During the most recent reporting year, 225 registered nursing degrees were awarded at Michigan State University.
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Online Class Availability at Michigan State University
Many students take online classes at Michigan State University. Among 52,089 students, 2,681 (5%) studied exclusively online and 24,643 (47%) took at least some classes online.
Registered Nursing Rankings at Michigan State University
These rankings give you a sense of how Michigan State University’s Registered Nursing program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Michigan | #2 of 54 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #10 of 306 |
| Best Value | Michigan | #45 of 54 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #203 of 292 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #210 of 1,861 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1270 of 1,843 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Michigan | #2 of 54 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #10 of 306 |
| Best Value | Michigan | #45 of 54 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #203 of 292 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #210 of 1,861 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1270 of 1,843 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Registered Nursing graduates at Michigan State University, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Registered Nursing graduates at Michigan State University are 89% women (200) and 11% men (25).
Registered Nursing Bachelor’s Program at Michigan State University
Of the 182 bachelor’s registered nursing graduates at Michigan State University, 88% were women (161) and 12% were men (21).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Registered Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Michigan State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 143 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 6 |
| Black / African American | 12 |
| Asian | 14 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 4 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Minority students account for 20% of Registered Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Michigan State University, below the national average of 43%.*
Registered Nursing Master’s Program at Michigan State University
Of the 43 master’s registered nursing degrees awarded at Michigan State University, 91% were women (39) and 9% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Registered Nursing master’s degree recipients at Michigan State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 33 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Black / African American | 6 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 21% of Registered Nursing master’s degree recipients at Michigan State University, lower than the national average of 39%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Highest-Paying Careers for Registered Nursing Graduates
Those who complete Registered Nursing program at Michigan State University work across a variety of fields. Here are the highest-paying careers for Registered Nursing majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Registered Nurses | $105,741 |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,718 |
| Critical Care Nurses | $65,103 |
| Acute Care Nurses | $56,247 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialists | $52,889 |
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.