Nursing at Michigan State University
If you are interested in studying Nursing, take a look at what Michigan State University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Michigan State University is located in East Lansing, MI.
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Online Class Availability at Michigan State University
Online coursework is an option at Michigan State University. Of 52,089 students, 2,681 (5%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 24,643 (47%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Michigan State University
These rankings give you a sense of how Michigan State University’s Nursing program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Michigan | #2 of 55 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #10 of 310 |
| Best Value | Michigan | #45 of 55 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #204 of 295 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #221 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1286 of 1,878 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Michigan | #2 of 55 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #10 of 310 |
| Best Value | Michigan | #45 of 55 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #204 of 295 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #221 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1286 of 1,878 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Michigan | #2 of 55 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #10 of 310 |
| Best Value | Michigan | #45 of 55 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #204 of 295 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #221 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1286 of 1,878 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Michigan State University
Those who finish Michigan State University’s Nursing program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $68,030 |
| 2 years | $68,237 |
| 3 years | $69,671 |
| 4 years | $77,499 |
| 5 years | $93,490 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Nursing graduates from Michigan State University take home a median $77,499, compared with $69,754 for all Michigan State University graduates — about 11% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Nursing graduates from Michigan State University stands at $28,500.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Michigan State University
The Nursing program at Michigan State University offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 225 |
| Nursing Science | 4 |
| Mental Health Nursing | 6 |
| Nursing Practice | 51 |
Best-Paid Careers for Nursing Graduates
Those who complete Nursing program at Michigan State University go on to a range of careers. Here are the best-paid careers for Nursing graduates, 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
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