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Nursing Schools in Michigan

In <nil>, 7,343 students earned their Nursing degrees in MI.

As a degree choice, Nursing is the 1st most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Nursing Majors in Michigan

Nursing majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 3,828
Associate Degree 2,232
Master’s Degree 882
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 335
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 335
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 335
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 45
Post-Master’s Certificate 45
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 21

Gender Distribution

In Michigan, a nursing major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of nursing majors in Michigan is as follows:

  • Asian: 4.2%
  • Black or African American: 7.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.2%
  • White: 74.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.2%
  • Other Races: 7.9%
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Jobs for Nursing Grads in Michigan

In this state, there are 117,030 people employed in jobs related to a nursing degree, compared to 3,609,760 nationwide.

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Wages for Nursing Jobs in Michigan

In this state, nursing grads earn an average of $92,030. Nationwide, they make an average of $106,910.

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There are 10 colleges in Michigan that offer nursing degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

527 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
15,340 Total Students

99% of the teachers are full time. The 2.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1.

#2

Oakland University

Rochester Hills
509 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
17,170 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.20%. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $12,729.

#3

Spring Arbor University

Spring Arbor
448 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
2,685 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.10%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $20,235.

432 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
6,418 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 53%. The student loan default rate is 1.70% which is lower than average. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $43,975 a year.

347 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
2,444 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 3.10% which is lower than average. Of all the students who attend this school, 97% get financial aid. It takes the average student 4.59 years to graduate.

327 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
5,227 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $59,357 a year. The full-time teacher rate is 100%. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

291 Degrees in Major Awarded
93% Graduation Rate
50,278 Total Students

70% of students get financical aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.16 years. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1.

279 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
24,919 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.50%. It takes the average student 4.73 years to graduate. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1.

#9

Baker College

Owosso
249 Degrees in Major Awarded
15% Graduation Rate
4,969 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 96% of students receive it. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $14,160. Most students complete their degree in 4.70 years.

242 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
22,406 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $44,050 after graduation. The average student takes 4.51 years to complete their degree at GVSU. This public school has an average net price of $17,210.

Nursing Careers in MI

Some of the careers nursing majors go into include:

Job Title MI Job Growth MI Median Salary
Nurse Practitioners 34% $103,210
Nursing Instructors and Professors 23% $83,160
Medical and Health Services Managers 18% $94,540
Nurse Midwives 17% $99,490
Registered Nurses 14% $70,590
Nurse Anesthetists 10% $188,190

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to nursing.

Major Annual Graduates in MI
Allied Health Professions 1,437
Medicine 1,198
Health/Medical Admin Services 1,103
Rehabilitation Professions 1,067
Public Health 992
Other Health Professions 836
Mental & Social Health Services 605
Allied Health Services 522

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