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Nursing Schools in Michigan

7,369 Nursing students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

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 3,948
Associate Degree 2,284
Master’s Degree 902
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 169
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 169
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 169
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 42
Post-Master’s Certificate 42
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 24
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 24
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 24

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: 3.5%
  • Black or African American: 7.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.0%
  • White: 75.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.1%
  • Other Races: 8.1%
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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
45% Graduation Rate
16,294 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $15,127. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $39,128 after earning their degree at this institution.

#2

Oakland University

Rochester Hills
509 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
18,552 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $42,445 after graduation. 93% of students get financical aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.61 years.

#3

Spring Arbor University

Spring Arbor
448 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
3,118 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.60%. 26% of the teachers are full time. In their early career, Spring Arbor grads earn an average salary of $39,162.

432 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
6,829 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $40,995 a year. 56% of the teachers are full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it.

347 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
2,792 Total Students

An average student at Madonna will pay a net price of $18,212. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. The student loan default rate of 6.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

327 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
4,987 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $56,293 after earning their degree at this institution. The 3.50% student loan default rate is lower than average. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

291 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
47,907 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $14,878. 83% of the teachers are full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.16 years.

279 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
26,241 Total Students

The 5.10% student loan default rate is lower than average. 60% of the teachers are full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it.

#9

Baker College

Owosso
249 Degrees in Major Awarded
16% Graduation Rate
6,028 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 8.60%. Of all the students who attend this school, 97% get financial aid. 11% of the teachers are full time.

242 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
23,350 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $17,356. Of all the students who attend this school, 90% get financial aid. The average student takes 4.51 years to complete their degree at GVSU.

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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