Nursing at Muskegon Community College
If you are interested in studying Nursing, you may want to check out the program at Muskegon Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Muskegon Community College is located in Muskegon, MI.
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Online & Distance Learning at Muskegon Community College
Many students take online classes at Muskegon Community College. Among 3,617 students, 853 (24%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,240 (34%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Muskegon Community College
Rankings can help you compare Muskegon Community College’s Nursing program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Michigan | #9 of 55 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Michigan | #20 of 55 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #20 of 295 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #116 of 310 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #203 of 1,878 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #887 of 1,918 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Muskegon Community College
Those who finish Muskegon Community College’s Nursing program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $54,651 |
| 2 years | $55,625 |
| 3 years | $58,056 |
| 4 years | $66,122 |
| 5 years | $73,782 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Nursing graduates from Muskegon Community College report median earnings of $66,122, compared with $43,347 for all Muskegon Community College graduates — about 53% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Nursing graduates from Muskegon Community College stands at $19,789.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Muskegon Community College
This Nursing program at Muskegon Community College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 70 |
Best-Paid Careers for Nursing Graduates
Graduates of the Nursing program at Muskegon Community College go on to a range of careers. Here are the highest-paying 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.