Nursing at Northwestern Michigan College
If you are interested in studying Nursing, take a look at what Northwestern Michigan College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Northwestern Michigan College is in Traverse City, MI.
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Online & Distance Learning at Northwestern Michigan College
Online coursework is an option at Northwestern Michigan College. Of 3,253 students, 792 (24%) studied exclusively online and 1,137 (35%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Northwestern Michigan College
Rankings can help you compare Northwestern Michigan College’s Nursing program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Michigan | #16 of 55 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Michigan | #48 of 55 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #54 of 295 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #247 of 310 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #415 of 1,878 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1617 of 1,918 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Northwestern Michigan College
Graduates of Northwestern Michigan College’s Nursing program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $50,996 |
| 2 years | $49,244 |
| 3 years | $55,501 |
| 4 years | $58,047 |
| 5 years | $66,994 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Nursing graduates from Northwestern Michigan College report median earnings of $58,047, compared with $44,669 for all Northwestern Michigan College graduates — about 30% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Nursing graduates from Northwestern Michigan College stands at $24,228.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Northwestern Michigan College
This Nursing program at Northwestern Michigan College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 62 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Those who complete Nursing program at Northwestern Michigan College go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks 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.