Registered Nursing at Western Michigan University
If you are interested in studying Registered Nursing, consider the program at Western Michigan University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Western Michigan University is located in Kalamazoo, MI.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 104 registered nursing degrees were granted at Western Michigan University.
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Online & Distance Learning at Western Michigan University
Distance learning is available at Western Michigan University. Of 16,744 students, 2,238 (13%) studied exclusively online and 7,676 (46%) took at least some classes online.
Registered Nursing Rankings at Western Michigan University
These rankings give you a sense of how Western Michigan University’s Registered Nursing program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Michigan | #12 of 54 |
| Best Value | Michigan | #43 of 54 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #67 of 306 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #186 of 292 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #599 of 1,861 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1210 of 1,843 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Michigan | #12 of 54 |
| Best Value | Michigan | #43 of 54 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #67 of 306 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #186 of 292 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #599 of 1,861 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1210 of 1,843 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Registered Nursing graduates at Western Michigan University, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Registered Nursing graduates at Western Michigan University are 86% women (89) and 14% men (15).
Registered Nursing Bachelor’s Program at Western Michigan University
Among the 97 bachelor’s registered nursing degrees awarded at Western Michigan University, 85% were women (82) and 15% were men (15).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Registered Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Western Michigan University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 82 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 6 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
| Asian | 1 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
Minority students account for 13% of Registered Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Western Michigan University, below the national average of 43%.*
Registered Nursing Master’s Program at Western Michigan University
Of the 7 master’s registered nursing degrees awarded at Western Michigan University, 100% were women (7) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Registered Nursing master’s degree recipients at Western Michigan University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 6 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 14% of Registered Nursing master’s degree recipients at Western Michigan 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.
Best-Paid Careers for Registered Nursing Graduates
Students who finish Registered Nursing program at Western Michigan University pursue many career paths. Below are the top-paying careers for Registered Nursing graduates, 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.