Nursing at Northern Michigan University
If you plan to study Nursing, take a look at what Northern Michigan University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Northern Michigan University sits in Marquette, MI.
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Studying Online at Northern Michigan University
Many students take online classes at Northern Michigan University. Of 7,409 students, 967 (13%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,633 (22%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Northern Michigan University
Rankings can help you compare Northern Michigan University’s Nursing program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Michigan | #24 of 55 |
| Best Value | Michigan | #41 of 55 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #133 of 310 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #185 of 295 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #987 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1190 of 1,878 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Michigan | #24 of 55 |
| Best Value | Michigan | #41 of 55 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #133 of 310 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #185 of 295 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #987 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1190 of 1,878 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Northern Michigan University
Those who finish Northern Michigan University’s Nursing program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $57,371 |
| 2 years | $56,776 |
| 3 years | $57,709 |
| 4 years | $64,075 |
| 5 years | $72,404 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Nursing graduates from Northern Michigan University report median earnings of $64,075, compared with $45,526 for all Northern Michigan University graduates — about 41% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Nursing graduates from Northern Michigan University comes in at $28,000.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Northern Michigan University
This Nursing program at Northern Michigan University breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 112 |
| Family Practice Nursing | 1 |
Top-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Those who complete Nursing program at Northern Michigan University pursue many career paths. Here are the top-paying careers for Nursing majors, 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.